| 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 | $5.94 | 5.585% | $6.2717 | $6.27 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.65 | 7.868% | $33.0615 | $33.06 | $33.05 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.26 | 5.369% | $85.6228 | $85.62 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.68 | 3.749% | $208.2035 | $208.20 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.77 | 11.742% | $245.5754 | $245.58 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.29 | 12.592% | $13.8376 | $13.84 | $13.85 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.62 | 5.237% | $119.5703 | $119.57 | $119.55 | $119.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $664.21 | $712.1428 | $712.14 | $712.10 | $712.20 | |