| 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 | $5.61 | 7.581% | $6.0353 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.37 | 13.757% | $215.4216 | $215.42 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.26 | 11.577% | $86.2044 | $86.20 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.47 | 8.532% | $142.687 | $142.69 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.61 | 6.132% | $265.9774 | $265.98 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.95 | 12.202% | $242.3002 | $242.30 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.64 | 5.350% | $230.3372 | $230.34 | $230.35 | $230.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.91 | $1,188.9631 | $1,188.97 | $1,189.00 | $1,188.90 | |