| 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 | $5.90 | 7.596% | $6.3482 | $6.35 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.48 | 13.613% | $266.3998 | $266.40 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.35 | 12.201% | $159.7181 | $159.72 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.63 | 5.492% | $93.4976 | $93.50 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.87 | 6.539% | $32.8886 | $32.89 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.98 | 13.374% | $231.2603 | $231.26 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.37 | 7.647% | $185.5511 | $185.55 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.58 | $975.6637 | $975.67 | $975.65 | $975.70 | |