| 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 | $6.34 | 3.836% | $6.5832 | $6.58 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.26 | 4.810% | $259.1532 | $259.15 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.27 | 11.391% | $8.0981 | $8.10 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.31 | 5.576% | $258.9885 | $258.99 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.49 | 12.160% | $126.1688 | $126.17 | $126.15 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.51 | 5.183% | $105.7194 | $105.72 | $105.70 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.31 | 9.619% | $205.3273 | $205.33 | $205.35 | $205.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.49 | $970.0385 | $970.04 | $970.05 | $970.10 | |