| 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 | $5.81 | 6.153% | $6.1675 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.48 | 3.332% | $52.162 | $52.16 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.78 | 13.534% | $273.3672 | $273.37 | $273.35 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.28 | 8.705% | $63.3533 | $63.35 | $63.35 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.57 | 5.691% | $235.2365 | $235.24 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.30 | 13.343% | $159.0202 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.71 | 10.155% | $238.7169 | $238.72 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.93 | $1,028.0236 | $1,028.03 | $1,027.95 | $1,028.10 | |