| 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 | $5.81 | 5.284% | $6.117 | $6.12 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.44 | 10.275% | $203.3912 | $203.39 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.64 | 4.314% | $87.2482 | $87.25 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.55 | 5.784% | $140.2167 | $140.22 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.93 | 7.666% | $30.0711 | $30.07 | $30.05 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.49 | 12.480% | $260.38 | $260.38 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.64 | 7.254% | $180.8731 | $180.87 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.50 | $908.2973 | $908.30 | $908.25 | $908.30 | |