| 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 | $5.91 | 7.556% | $6.3566 | $6.36 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.75 | 7.260% | $171.3479 | $171.35 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.75 | 7.203% | $129.4476 | $129.45 | $129.45 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.76 | 11.150% | $245.3747 | $245.37 | $245.35 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.67 | 13.832% | $280.7894 | $280.79 | $280.80 | $280.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.74 | 7.321% | $192.8988 | $192.90 | $192.90 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.67 | 9.791% | $50.1415 | $50.14 | $50.15 | $50.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.25 | $1,076.3565 | $1,076.36 | $1,076.35 | $1,076.30 | |