| 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 | $5.92 | 7.325% | $6.3536 | $6.35 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.53 | 11.387% | $52.9422 | $52.94 | $52.95 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.65 | 9.562% | $128.8997 | $128.90 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.72 | 9.429% | $267.7946 | $267.79 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.44 | 6.642% | $220.1517 | $220.15 | $220.15 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.87 | 3.194% | $174.2637 | $174.26 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.48 | 11.571% | $223.6775 | $223.68 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.61 | $1,074.0830 | $1,074.07 | $1,074.10 | $1,074.20 | |