| 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 | $5.82 | 3.699% | $6.0353 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.30 | 13.126% | $33.1459 | $33.15 | $33.15 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.57 | 6.509% | $176.347 | $176.35 | $176.35 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.60 | 8.304% | $256.2473 | $256.25 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.59 | 7.107% | $54.1854 | $54.19 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.40 | 5.612% | $135.6058 | $135.61 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.64 | 10.375% | $150.8164 | $150.82 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.92 | $812.3831 | $812.41 | $812.40 | $812.20 | |