| 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 | 11.833% | $6.6988 | $6.70 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.86 | 10.292% | $186.2391 | $186.24 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.67 | 9.197% | $273.7241 | $273.72 | $273.70 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.59 | 11.480% | $270.4393 | $270.44 | $270.45 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.36 | 5.272% | $157.2343 | $157.23 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.46 | 5.665% | $63.8851 | $63.89 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.88 | 5.360% | $184.2536 | $184.25 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.81 | $1,142.4743 | $1,142.47 | $1,142.50 | $1,142.40 | |