| 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 | $5.58 | 7.189% | $5.9811 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.41 | 11.330% | $220.8899 | $220.89 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.30 | 12.563% | $38.6091 | $38.61 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.82 | 12.110% | $200.4751 | $200.48 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.68 | 7.753% | $216.2387 | $216.24 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.76 | 10.664% | $120.3582 | $120.36 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.92 | 10.202% | $242.3562 | $242.36 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.47 | $1,044.9083 | $1,044.92 | $1,044.95 | $1,045.00 | |