| 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 | $5.95 | 11.394% | $6.6279 | $6.63 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.70 | 13.155% | $242.9438 | $242.94 | $242.95 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.53 | 9.500% | $162.6404 | $162.64 | $162.65 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.43 | 8.625% | $251.3908 | $251.39 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.70 | 11.158% | $66.3613 | $66.36 | $66.35 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.38 | 11.846% | $261.0262 | $261.03 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.64 | 3.474% | $217.9576 | $217.96 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.33 | $1,208.9480 | $1,208.95 | $1,209.00 | $1,208.90 | |