| 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 | $5.77 | 11.765% | $6.4488 | $6.45 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.46 | 11.232% | $210.7401 | $210.74 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.38 | 4.620% | $49.569 | $49.57 | $49.55 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.35 | 13.720% | $259.6796 | $259.68 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.46 | 8.536% | $202.3762 | $202.38 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.56 | 10.772% | $233.2415 | $233.24 | $233.25 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.64 | 3.102% | $224.3912 | $224.39 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.62 | $1,186.4464 | $1,186.45 | $1,186.50 | $1,186.40 | |