| 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 | $5.98 | 5.137% | $6.2872 | $6.29 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.78 | 12.784% | $42.6098 | $42.61 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.30 | 4.667% | $246.2815 | $246.28 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.43 | 3.522% | $86.3684 | $86.37 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.43 | 7.128% | $265.0668 | $265.07 | $265.05 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.59 | 4.301% | $135.1637 | $135.16 | $135.15 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.36 | 12.670% | $226.8723 | $226.87 | $226.85 | $226.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.87 | $1,008.6497 | $1,008.65 | $1,008.60 | $1,008.80 | |