| 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 | $5.80 | 4.179% | $6.0424 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.98 | 7.171% | $265.7626 | $265.76 | $265.75 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.99 | 9.380% | $232.9685 | $232.97 | $232.95 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.97 | 4.772% | $170.7469 | $170.75 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.67 | 13.780% | $165.7433 | $165.74 | $165.75 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.33 | 8.532% | $126.2553 | $126.26 | $126.25 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.30 | 11.285% | $80.4591 | $80.46 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.04 | $1,047.9781 | $1,047.98 | $1,047.95 | $1,048.00 | |