| 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 | $5.84 | 8.497% | $6.3362 | $6.34 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.74 | 3.152% | $58.5284 | $58.53 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.95 | 3.202% | $114.5026 | $114.50 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.70 | 11.378% | $101.0198 | $101.02 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.46 | 12.728% | $242.8837 | $242.88 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.53 | 3.828% | $213.3977 | $213.40 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.56 | 9.431% | $241.361 | $241.36 | $241.35 | $241.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.78 | $978.0294 | $978.03 | $978.05 | $978.00 | |