| 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 | $5.99 | 6.651% | $6.3884 | $6.39 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.96 | 9.512% | $231.0265 | $231.03 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.62 | 3.746% | $158.3371 | $158.34 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.94 | 11.316% | $22.1964 | $22.20 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.50 | 7.752% | $188.0272 | $188.03 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.34 | 8.219% | $168.1074 | $168.11 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.73 | 5.368% | $258.9208 | $258.92 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.08 | $1,033.0038 | $1,033.02 | $1,033.05 | $1,032.90 | |