| 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 | $5.77 | 7.160% | $6.1831 | $6.18 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.52 | 5.387% | $55.3493 | $55.35 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.62 | 4.806% | $212.3579 | $212.36 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.48 | 6.505% | $255.0582 | $255.06 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.69 | 13.847% | $283.1261 | $283.13 | $283.15 | $283.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.87 | 6.664% | $172.657 | $172.66 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.36 | 5.655% | $103.9223 | $103.92 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.31 | $1,088.6539 | $1,088.66 | $1,088.65 | $1,088.70 | |