| 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 | 6.536% | $6.2856 | $6.29 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.54 | 11.595% | $106.6179 | $106.62 | $106.60 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.61 | 11.748% | $189.5358 | $189.54 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.71 | 7.142% | $67.1887 | $67.19 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.82 | 3.559% | $215.2163 | $215.22 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.41 | 7.148% | $155.8039 | $155.80 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.40 | 8.293% | $233.2631 | $233.26 | $233.25 | $233.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.39 | $973.9113 | $973.92 | $973.90 | $973.90 | |