| 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 | $5.96 | 4.342% | $6.2188 | $6.22 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.59 | 7.576% | $163.0745 | $163.07 | $163.05 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.54 | 9.383% | $209.5122 | $209.51 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.55 | 5.828% | $136.0419 | $136.04 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.70 | 5.392% | $45.0024 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.79 | 9.212% | $250.9583 | $250.96 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.92 | 3.234% | $238.388 | $238.39 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.05 | $1,049.1961 | $1,049.19 | $1,049.15 | $1,049.20 | |