| 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 | $5.70 | 8.445% | $6.1814 | $6.18 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.62 | 3.144% | $31.5827 | $31.58 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.63 | 5.235% | $95.3745 | $95.37 | $95.35 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.52 | 13.376% | $170.6536 | $170.65 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.41 | 8.530% | $262.0023 | $262.00 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.63 | 9.434% | $196.5763 | $196.58 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.56 | 8.475% | $110.1672 | $110.17 | $110.15 | $110.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.07 | $872.5380 | $872.53 | $872.55 | $872.70 | |