| 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 | $5.99 | 4.346% | $6.2503 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.29 | 7.585% | $176.7514 | $176.75 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.41 | 9.282% | $198.2485 | $198.25 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.63 | 12.717% | $276.8668 | $276.87 | $276.85 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.35 | 5.413% | $137.4058 | $137.41 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.40 | 7.212% | $151.5978 | $151.60 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.76 | 6.840% | $21.1116 | $21.11 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.83 | $968.2322 | $968.24 | $968.20 | $968.30 | |