| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $6.31 | 5.389% | $6.65 | $6.65 | $6.65 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.61 | 9.162% | $246.2804 | $246.28 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.38 | 12.550% | $135.4877 | $135.49 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.87 | 3.169% | $13.2779 | $13.28 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.56 | 7.451% | $238.0684 | $238.07 | $238.05 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.85 | 8.267% | $212.0409 | $212.04 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.36 | 6.433% | $190.8982 | $190.90 | $190.90 | $190.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.94 | $1,042.7035 | $1,042.71 | $1,042.75 | $1,042.80 | |