| 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 | $5.48 | 13.466% | $6.2179 | $6.22 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.81 | 5.855% | $76.0145 | $76.01 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.69 | 8.337% | $174.0867 | $174.09 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.46 | 12.108% | $146.2561 | $146.26 | $146.25 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.55 | 8.304% | $128.3944 | $128.39 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.35 | 3.596% | $189.9433 | $189.94 | $189.95 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.85 | 11.625% | $257.6863 | $257.69 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.19 | $978.5992 | $978.60 | $978.60 | $978.60 | |