| 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 | $5.93 | 5.674% | $6.2665 | $6.27 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.85 | 7.870% | $138.9905 | $138.99 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.96 | 6.631% | $252.6728 | $252.67 | $252.65 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.79 | 11.697% | $191.8843 | $191.88 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.87 | 11.776% | $125.0438 | $125.04 | $125.05 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.65 | 3.580% | $112.5397 | $112.54 | $112.55 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.57 | 8.561% | $108.0942 | $108.09 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.62 | $935.4918 | $935.48 | $935.50 | $935.50 | |