| 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 | $5.54 | 10.726% | $6.1342 | $6.13 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.77 | 10.285% | $142.014 | $142.01 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.79 | 13.378% | $104.0697 | $104.07 | $104.05 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.93 | 12.399% | $79.7246 | $79.72 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.75 | 7.273% | $252.8961 | $252.90 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.27 | 4.602% | $146.7252 | $146.73 | $146.75 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.50 | 5.649% | $157.9453 | $157.95 | $157.95 | $157.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.55 | $889.5091 | $889.51 | $889.50 | $889.40 | |