| 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 | $5.93 | 5.410% | $6.2508 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.72 | 7.749% | $90.2075 | $90.21 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.86 | 3.516% | $240.0122 | $240.01 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.89 | 6.559% | $223.6567 | $223.66 | $223.65 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.95 | 10.765% | $70.8342 | $70.83 | $70.85 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.74 | 7.526% | $163.16 | $163.16 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.65 | 7.594% | $162.0904 | $162.09 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.74 | $956.2118 | $956.21 | $956.20 | $956.30 | |