| 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 | $5.72 | 6.380% | $6.0849 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.30 | 10.655% | $207.2568 | $207.26 | $207.25 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.97 | 13.721% | $264.9358 | $264.94 | $264.95 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.89 | 5.541% | $76.9288 | $76.93 | $76.95 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.47 | 7.402% | $150.8676 | $150.87 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.29 | 8.818% | $125.4563 | $125.46 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.53 | 3.812% | $107.4766 | $107.48 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.17 | $939.0068 | $939.02 | $939.05 | $939.10 | |