| 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 | $5.50 | 9.745% | $6.036 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.70 | 10.255% | $214.6665 | $214.67 | $214.65 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.33 | 8.790% | $270.1582 | $270.16 | $270.15 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.28 | 7.865% | $202.0096 | $202.01 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.78 | 13.582% | $67.8993 | $67.90 | $67.90 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.47 | 11.131% | $250.5671 | $250.57 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.32 | 7.863% | $198.8131 | $198.81 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.38 | $1,210.1498 | $1,210.16 | $1,210.10 | $1,210.20 | |