| 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 | $5.89 | 6.439% | $6.2693 | $6.27 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.46 | 5.665% | $116.7176 | $116.72 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.98 | 8.409% | $208.1236 | $208.12 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.34 | 5.796% | $242.6325 | $242.63 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.45 | 4.122% | $96.2608 | $96.26 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.62 | 13.536% | $205.0687 | $205.07 | $205.05 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.92 | 6.746% | $187.7876 | $187.79 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.66 | $1,062.8601 | $1,062.86 | $1,062.80 | $1,062.90 | |