| 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 | $5.94 | 7.811% | $6.404 | $6.40 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.74 | 9.667% | $268.399 | $268.40 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.65 | 9.664% | $273.7762 | $273.78 | $273.80 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.61 | 12.121% | $44.4111 | $44.41 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.77 | 9.160% | $240.9925 | $240.99 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.67 | 12.288% | $218.591 | $218.59 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.97 | 4.825% | $230.5836 | $230.58 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.35 | $1,283.1574 | $1,283.15 | $1,283.20 | $1,283.20 | |