| 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 | $5.91 | 4.429% | $6.1718 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.35 | 10.844% | $256.4376 | $256.44 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.51 | 11.604% | $167.9752 | $167.98 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.97 | 11.417% | $262.9107 | $262.91 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.49 | 10.587% | $58.0471 | $58.05 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.54 | 11.498% | $272.6572 | $272.66 | $272.65 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.36 | 11.501% | $152.0428 | $152.04 | $152.05 | $152.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.13 | $1,176.2424 | $1,176.25 | $1,176.25 | $1,176.20 | |