| 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 | $5.99 | 7.296% | $6.427 | $6.43 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.32 | 5.472% | $18.2678 | $18.27 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.35 | 3.576% | $258.2668 | $258.27 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.46 | 4.586% | $224.2951 | $224.30 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.65 | 10.173% | $264.0296 | $264.03 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.30 | 5.725% | $220.2252 | $220.23 | $220.25 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.81 | 9.424% | $139.8548 | $139.85 | $139.85 | $139.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.88 | $1,131.3663 | $1,131.38 | $1,131.40 | $1,131.40 | |