| 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 | $5.72 | 9.216% | $6.2472 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.54 | 10.757% | $41.5782 | $41.58 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.56 | 6.507% | $86.8671 | $86.87 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.91 | 13.385% | $140.4954 | $140.50 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.68 | 4.553% | $186.8153 | $186.82 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.26 | 3.828% | $178.8541 | $178.85 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.32 | 5.550% | $242.0473 | $242.05 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.99 | $882.9046 | $882.92 | $882.90 | $882.90 | |