| 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 | $5.96 | 5.471% | $6.2861 | $6.29 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.92 | 8.202% | $35.6201 | $35.62 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.37 | 7.300% | $140.96 | $140.96 | $140.95 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.74 | 9.279% | $258.7071 | $258.71 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.90 | 9.162% | $210.5735 | $210.57 | $210.55 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.70 | 7.371% | $10.415 | $10.42 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.94 | 3.170% | $232.0706 | $232.07 | $232.05 | $232.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.53 | $894.6324 | $894.64 | $894.55 | $894.70 | |