| 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 | 12.359% | $6.0786 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.96 | 8.568% | $238.8062 | $238.81 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.47 | 9.317% | $15.8182 | $15.82 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.63 | 7.154% | $36.0359 | $36.04 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.49 | 11.293% | $170.8236 | $170.82 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.35 | 9.485% | $241.2502 | $241.25 | $241.25 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.89 | 7.168% | $251.7269 | $251.73 | $251.75 | $251.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.20 | $960.5396 | $960.55 | $960.55 | $960.50 | |