| 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 | 4.376% | $6.2208 | $6.22 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.81 | 5.544% | $31.4627 | $31.46 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.52 | 6.374% | $54.8039 | $54.80 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.80 | 3.842% | $213.7068 | $213.71 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.53 | 9.376% | $235.7381 | $235.74 | $235.75 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.46 | 8.444% | $125.2094 | $125.21 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.72 | 5.409% | $231.6047 | $231.60 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.80 | $898.7464 | $898.74 | $898.70 | $898.70 | |