| 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 | $5.72 | 4.495% | $5.9771 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.90 | 3.129% | $240.1874 | $240.19 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.48 | 8.475% | $267.3692 | $267.37 | $267.35 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.74 | 5.146% | $137.4679 | $137.47 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.77 | 10.401% | $7.4741 | $7.47 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.61 | 5.766% | $257.6566 | $257.66 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.65 | 8.464% | $7.2129 | $7.21 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.87 | $923.3452 | $923.35 | $923.30 | $923.50 | |