| 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 | $5.60 | 12.279% | $6.2876 | $6.29 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.71 | 5.825% | $209.2266 | $209.23 | $209.25 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.57 | 10.786% | $166.8105 | $166.81 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.69 | 11.683% | $259.8752 | $259.88 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.89 | 11.375% | $28.835 | $28.84 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.89 | 8.115% | $234.4906 | $234.49 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.36 | 12.584% | $270.6069 | $270.61 | $270.60 | $270.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.71 | $1,176.1324 | $1,176.15 | $1,176.20 | $1,176.10 | |