| 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 | $6.39 | 3.826% | $6.6345 | $6.63 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.36 | 12.153% | $174.2409 | $174.24 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.66 | 12.789% | $255.6475 | $255.65 | $255.65 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.74 | 6.318% | $18.8608 | $18.86 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.84 | 4.331% | $252.3141 | $252.31 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.93 | 13.823% | $144.4755 | $144.48 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.49 | 10.162% | $258.3189 | $258.32 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.41 | $1,110.4922 | $1,110.49 | $1,110.50 | $1,110.40 | |