| 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 | $5.31 | 13.313% | $6.0169 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.60 | 12.645% | $131.3441 | $131.34 | $131.35 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.82 | 3.247% | $39.048 | $39.05 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.29 | 6.214% | $42.7936 | $42.79 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.95 | 5.700% | $176.4662 | $176.47 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.75 | 9.308% | $146.1995 | $146.20 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.96 | 4.186% | $256.2559 | $256.26 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.68 | $798.1242 | $798.13 | $798.10 | $798.10 | |