| 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 | $5.72 | 9.485% | $6.2625 | $6.26 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.80 | 11.787% | $246.8257 | $246.83 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.58 | 4.260% | $8.9455 | $8.95 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.42 | 8.671% | $168.8965 | $168.90 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.71 | 10.578% | $187.6619 | $187.66 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.43 | 11.300% | $32.7556 | $32.76 | $32.75 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.90 | 6.131% | $223.8303 | $223.83 | $223.85 | $223.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.56 | $875.1780 | $875.19 | $875.20 | $875.20 | |