| 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 | $5.87 | 6.508% | $6.252 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.86 | 8.467% | $166.8873 | $166.89 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.38 | 5.561% | $227.3573 | $227.36 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.99 | 9.485% | $210.2003 | $210.20 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.73 | 12.621% | $272.2387 | $272.24 | $272.25 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.76 | 7.659% | $127.8558 | $127.86 | $127.85 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.47 | 13.319% | $118.3844 | $118.38 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.06 | $1,129.1758 | $1,129.18 | $1,129.20 | $1,129.30 | |