| 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 | $5.60 | 11.390% | $6.2378 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.55 | 8.746% | $232.2271 | $232.23 | $232.25 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.26 | 5.112% | $208.3951 | $208.40 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.78 | 4.809% | $178.9928 | $178.99 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.31 | 11.281% | $149.4615 | $149.46 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.60 | 13.494% | $118.7147 | $118.71 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.48 | 13.323% | $192.0598 | $192.06 | $192.05 | $192.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.58 | $1,086.0888 | $1,086.09 | $1,086.10 | $1,086.10 | |