| 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 | $5.91 | 5.722% | $6.2482 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.68 | 11.850% | $246.8306 | $246.83 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.94 | 3.262% | $70.1562 | $70.16 | $70.15 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.74 | 6.432% | $255.1601 | $255.16 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.71 | 7.625% | $196.6416 | $196.64 | $196.65 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.62 | 12.712% | $60.4362 | $60.44 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.80 | 3.403% | $54.5968 | $54.60 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.40 | $890.0697 | $890.08 | $890.10 | $890.00 | |