| 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 | $5.62 | 7.138% | $6.0212 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.40 | 7.556% | $230.6001 | $230.60 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.69 | 5.698% | $51.4644 | $51.46 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.95 | 11.713% | $254.6498 | $254.65 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.98 | 3.480% | $178.9997 | $179.00 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.98 | 6.773% | $246.6243 | $246.62 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.89 | 9.161% | $240.0341 | $240.03 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.51 | $1,208.3936 | $1,208.38 | $1,208.35 | $1,208.30 | |