| 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 | $5.89 | 5.225% | $6.1978 | $6.20 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.68 | 3.683% | $87.7988 | $87.80 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.65 | 3.609% | $8.9622 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.95 | 13.793% | $147.874 | $147.87 | $147.85 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.45 | 11.150% | $222.8002 | $222.80 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.87 | 11.155% | $93.2257 | $93.23 | $93.25 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.27 | 12.345% | $55.3524 | $55.35 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $562.76 | $622.2111 | $622.21 | $622.20 | $622.30 | |