| 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 | $5.87 | 9.125% | $6.4056 | $6.41 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.87 | 6.734% | $177.0397 | $177.04 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.68 | 3.194% | $242.1757 | $242.18 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.31 | 12.801% | $253.0239 | $253.02 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.37 | 3.728% | $74.0307 | $74.03 | $74.05 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.47 | 11.802% | $240.8998 | $240.90 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.98 | 7.874% | $21.5532 | $21.55 | $21.55 | $21.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.55 | $1,015.1286 | $1,015.13 | $1,015.15 | $1,015.10 | |