| 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 | $5.93 | 5.583% | $6.2611 | $6.26 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.66 | 10.758% | $246.6138 | $246.61 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.40 | 4.663% | $154.2733 | $154.27 | $154.25 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.65 | 6.708% | $200.2376 | $200.24 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.76 | 7.555% | $260.025 | $260.03 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.28 | 13.290% | $201.9734 | $201.97 | $201.95 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.79 | 13.637% | $171.3532 | $171.35 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.47 | $1,240.7374 | $1,240.73 | $1,240.70 | $1,240.80 | |