| 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 | $5.41 | 8.484% | $5.869 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.60 | 9.107% | $44.2974 | $44.30 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.69 | 8.263% | $71.118 | $71.12 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.46 | 5.336% | $246.9708 | $246.97 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.88 | 13.351% | $199.3617 | $199.36 | $199.35 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.39 | 10.783% | $208.7041 | $208.70 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.60 | 4.140% | $246.3952 | $246.40 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.03 | $1,022.7162 | $1,022.72 | $1,022.65 | $1,022.80 | |