| 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 | 5.142% | $6.2034 | $6.20 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.35 | 7.602% | $161.7796 | $161.78 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.75 | 4.590% | $141.9809 | $141.98 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.46 | 12.509% | $95.0251 | $95.03 | $95.05 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.57 | 6.807% | $150.1386 | $150.14 | $150.15 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.34 | 11.150% | $153.7649 | $153.76 | $153.75 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.89 | 12.307% | $132.3987 | $132.40 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.26 | $841.2912 | $841.29 | $841.35 | $841.30 | |