| 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 | $5.98 | 4.507% | $6.2495 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.66 | 11.804% | $49.9317 | $49.93 | $49.95 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.42 | 6.764% | $229.991 | $229.99 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.94 | 8.471% | $18.375 | $18.38 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.87 | 9.800% | $235.9273 | $235.93 | $235.95 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.98 | 11.233% | $230.2301 | $230.23 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.50 | 6.336% | $108.9944 | $108.99 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.35 | $879.6990 | $879.70 | $879.80 | $879.60 | |