| 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 | $6.39 | 3.575% | $6.6184 | $6.62 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.26 | 10.191% | $23.4266 | $23.43 | $23.45 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.71 | 6.415% | $145.4799 | $145.48 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.78 | 12.600% | $269.9923 | $269.99 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.59 | 3.374% | $41.9595 | $41.96 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.74 | 5.218% | $147.0316 | $147.03 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.37 | 6.205% | $255.285 | $255.29 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.84 | $889.7933 | $889.80 | $889.85 | $889.80 | |