| 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 | $5.78 | 4.819% | $6.0585 | $6.06 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.25 | 8.694% | $144.8348 | $144.83 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.86 | 9.679% | $130.3645 | $130.36 | $130.35 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.30 | 10.505% | $269.9637 | $269.96 | $269.95 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.32 | 11.764% | $97.5923 | $97.59 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.84 | 4.263% | $68.6468 | $68.65 | $68.65 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.73 | 13.589% | $45.1289 | $45.13 | $45.15 | $45.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $695.08 | $762.5895 | $762.58 | $762.60 | $762.60 | |