| 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 | $5.85 | 9.202% | $6.3883 | $6.39 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.99 | 9.832% | $214.1614 | $214.16 | $214.15 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.35 | 6.389% | $257.8337 | $257.83 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.27 | 13.653% | $84.4101 | $84.41 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.73 | 5.553% | $137.9894 | $137.99 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.36 | 6.117% | $152.1293 | $152.13 | $152.15 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.84 | 13.486% | $271.05 | $271.05 | $271.05 | $271.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.39 | $1,123.9622 | $1,123.96 | $1,124.00 | $1,124.00 | |