| 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 | $5.90 | 4.556% | $6.1688 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.99 | 6.397% | $200.0157 | $200.02 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.33 | 5.385% | $242.7333 | $242.73 | $242.75 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.80 | 12.148% | $56.9712 | $56.97 | $56.95 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.31 | 5.841% | $169.6737 | $169.67 | $169.65 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.80 | 10.441% | $270.3596 | $270.36 | $270.35 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.93 | 4.617% | $81.528 | $81.53 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.06 | $1,027.4503 | $1,027.45 | $1,027.40 | $1,027.50 | |