| 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 | $5.48 | 10.606% | $6.0612 | $6.06 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.85 | 3.230% | $248.6295 | $248.63 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.97 | 6.821% | $175.1544 | $175.15 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.97 | 8.709% | $160.8567 | $160.86 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.78 | 13.560% | $228.0058 | $228.01 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.26 | 5.369% | $216.2804 | $216.28 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.89 | 9.374% | $243.7837 | $243.78 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.20 | $1,278.7717 | $1,278.77 | $1,278.80 | $1,278.90 | |