| 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 | $5.69 | 6.734% | $6.0732 | $6.07 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.29 | 11.320% | $27.0396 | $27.04 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.82 | 9.607% | $95.1608 | $95.16 | $95.15 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.74 | 4.178% | $208.0851 | $208.09 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.75 | 5.454% | $240.1715 | $240.17 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.54 | 13.605% | $227.8235 | $227.82 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.90 | 6.210% | $174.0782 | $174.08 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.73 | $978.4319 | $978.43 | $978.40 | $978.50 | |