| 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 | $5.85 | 4.346% | $6.1042 | $6.10 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.47 | 10.719% | $37.0576 | $37.06 | $37.05 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.93 | 11.669% | $245.5936 | $245.59 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.83 | 13.209% | $201.3196 | $201.32 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.44 | 6.540% | $148.5594 | $148.56 | $148.55 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.65 | 3.620% | $162.3207 | $162.32 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.57 | 12.389% | $38.8529 | $38.85 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.74 | $839.8080 | $839.80 | $839.75 | $839.90 | |