| 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 | $6.48 | 6.873% | $6.9254 | $6.93 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.95 | 9.821% | $240.4531 | $240.45 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.66 | 13.344% | $260.3058 | $260.31 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.78 | 7.712% | $201.1845 | $201.18 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.77 | 12.248% | $63.7232 | $63.72 | $63.70 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.95 | 7.247% | $240.1797 | $240.18 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.92 | 12.582% | $279.1133 | $279.11 | $279.10 | $279.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.51 | $1,291.8850 | $1,291.88 | $1,291.90 | $1,291.90 | |