| 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 | $5.71 | 8.626% | $6.2025 | $6.20 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.90 | 8.774% | $191.3335 | $191.33 | $191.35 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.71 | 9.597% | $89.5517 | $89.55 | $89.55 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.48 | 12.770% | $259.9123 | $259.91 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.29 | 5.749% | $218.1496 | $218.15 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.32 | 11.365% | $97.2439 | $97.24 | $97.25 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.88 | 3.761% | $127.5015 | $127.50 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.29 | $989.8950 | $989.88 | $989.90 | $989.80 | |