| 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 | $5.75 | 8.577% | $6.2432 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.59 | 9.597% | $136.5469 | $136.55 | $136.55 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.58 | 8.196% | $241.9046 | $241.90 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.85 | 4.188% | $225.9317 | $225.93 | $225.95 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.83 | 5.526% | $176.049 | $176.05 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.25 | 12.226% | $186.5757 | $186.58 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.73 | 8.823% | $16.0296 | $16.03 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.58 | $989.2807 | $989.28 | $989.35 | $989.10 | |