| 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 | $5.96 | 7.640% | $6.4153 | $6.42 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.63 | 13.485% | $278.7532 | $278.75 | $278.75 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.81 | 9.320% | $144.0947 | $144.09 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.84 | 4.638% | $259.3348 | $259.33 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.67 | 4.498% | $188.7965 | $188.80 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.52 | 4.722% | $160.7692 | $160.77 | $160.75 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.87 | 7.181% | $47.0203 | $47.02 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.30 | $1,085.1840 | $1,085.18 | $1,085.15 | $1,085.20 | |