| 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 | $5.78 | 4.243% | $6.0252 | $6.03 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.58 | 5.237% | $62.7002 | $62.70 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.27 | 9.350% | $42.9417 | $42.94 | $42.95 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.49 | 12.720% | $282.3523 | $282.35 | $282.35 | $282.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.31 | 5.588% | $190.3857 | $190.39 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.30 | 8.822% | $130.9129 | $130.91 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.30 | 3.281% | $130.4439 | $130.44 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.03 | $845.7619 | $845.76 | $845.80 | $845.70 | |