| 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 | 5.373% | $6.2275 | $6.23 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.50 | 13.662% | $61.9458 | $61.95 | $61.95 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.94 | 12.195% | $63.8838 | $63.88 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.65 | 4.142% | $238.1207 | $238.12 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.49 | 10.277% | $240.9442 | $240.94 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.66 | 3.274% | $51.2859 | $51.29 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.79 | 5.177% | $247.9968 | $248.00 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.94 | $910.4047 | $910.41 | $910.45 | $910.30 | |