| 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 | $5.94 | 3.332% | $6.1379 | $6.14 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.48 | 11.770% | $87.7171 | $87.72 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.38 | 12.744% | $87.2413 | $87.24 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.42 | 6.557% | $176.2666 | $176.27 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.99 | 11.456% | $100.2993 | $100.30 | $100.30 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.53 | 3.658% | $136.3414 | $136.34 | $136.35 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.70 | 10.534% | $247.2646 | $247.26 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.44 | $841.2682 | $841.27 | $841.25 | $841.20 | |