| 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 | $5.38 | 12.742% | $6.0655 | $6.07 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.61 | 5.596% | $195.9967 | $196.00 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.56 | 6.645% | $238.4156 | $238.42 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.53 | 10.835% | $258.833 | $258.83 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.32 | 3.411% | $247.4832 | $247.48 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.58 | 5.312% | $69.0636 | $69.06 | $69.05 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.48 | 7.529% | $259.661 | $259.66 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.46 | $1,275.5186 | $1,275.52 | $1,275.50 | $1,275.60 | |