| 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 | $5.96 | 6.574% | $6.3518 | $6.35 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.29 | 5.613% | $22.485 | $22.49 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.48 | 8.257% | $179.1437 | $179.14 | $179.15 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.66 | 13.790% | $285.226 | $285.23 | $285.25 | $285.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.37 | 3.448% | $207.2788 | $207.28 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.48 | 4.463% | $88.2503 | $88.25 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.55 | 8.457% | $189.3117 | $189.31 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.79 | $978.0473 | $978.05 | $978.10 | $978.10 | |