| 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 | 4.207% | $6.242 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.81 | 3.173% | $73.0568 | $73.06 | $73.05 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.85 | 9.663% | $225.7413 | $225.74 | $225.75 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.99 | 12.606% | $135.1159 | $135.12 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.91 | 11.188% | $36.592 | $36.59 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.88 | 3.491% | $8.1551 | $8.16 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.95 | 9.637% | $72.3056 | $72.31 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.38 | $557.2087 | $557.22 | $557.20 | $557.20 | |