| 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 | $5.73 | 9.201% | $6.2572 | $6.26 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.83 | 13.780% | $178.4412 | $178.44 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.91 | 5.674% | $139.3946 | $139.39 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.46 | 10.756% | $107.9428 | $107.94 | $107.95 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.70 | 12.785% | $209.4417 | $209.44 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.49 | 6.134% | $142.7396 | $142.74 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.48 | 3.115% | $221.1611 | $221.16 | $221.15 | $221.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.60 | $1,005.3782 | $1,005.37 | $1,005.40 | $1,005.30 | |