| 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 | $5.89 | 7.668% | $6.3416 | $6.34 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.29 | 9.685% | $237.2377 | $237.24 | $237.25 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.38 | 6.586% | $196.5233 | $196.52 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.79 | 8.621% | $6.2892 | $6.29 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.62 | 13.222% | $169.4028 | $169.40 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.46 | 9.490% | $243.5715 | $243.57 | $243.55 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.47 | 5.430% | $231.3872 | $231.39 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.90 | $1,090.7533 | $1,090.75 | $1,090.75 | $1,090.70 | |