| 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 | $5.44 | 11.236% | $6.0512 | $6.05 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.30 | 10.199% | $183.2609 | $183.26 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.65 | 11.845% | $40.9912 | $40.99 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.31 | 7.263% | $56.1093 | $56.11 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.77 | 4.193% | $257.1171 | $257.12 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.69 | 13.268% | $30.2312 | $30.23 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.66 | 3.409% | $125.8074 | $125.81 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.82 | $699.5683 | $699.57 | $699.55 | $699.60 | |