| 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 | 8.788% | $6.4185 | $6.42 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.28 | 3.587% | $38.6172 | $38.62 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.64 | 8.571% | $234.1225 | $234.12 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.83 | 4.608% | $149.4116 | $149.41 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.60 | 6.618% | $201.0815 | $201.08 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.59 | 9.188% | $175.345 | $175.35 | $175.35 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.81 | 12.519% | $182.067 | $182.07 | $182.05 | $182.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.65 | $987.0633 | $987.07 | $987.00 | $987.00 | |