| 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 | $5.93 | 8.237% | $6.4185 | $6.42 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.50 | 4.502% | $186.5361 | $186.54 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.48 | 10.143% | $258.2633 | $258.26 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.43 | 5.579% | $50.0761 | $50.08 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.50 | 5.642% | $185.4017 | $185.40 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.79 | 3.305% | $229.1202 | $229.12 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.53 | 11.314% | $42.8893 | $42.89 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.16 | $958.7052 | $958.71 | $958.70 | $958.70 | |