| 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 | $5.74 | 9.238% | $6.2703 | $6.27 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.55 | 12.478% | $128.8435 | $128.84 | $128.85 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.71 | 10.597% | $217.5554 | $217.56 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.59 | 7.510% | $212.429 | $212.43 | $212.45 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.30 | 9.781% | $151.8271 | $151.83 | $151.85 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.41 | 10.794% | $274.1154 | $274.12 | $274.10 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.84 | 11.325% | $201.3201 | $201.32 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.14 | $1,192.3608 | $1,192.37 | $1,192.35 | $1,192.30 | |