| 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 | $5.41 | 10.798% | $5.9942 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.25 | 3.523% | $216.6219 | $216.62 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.36 | 8.647% | $220.9445 | $220.94 | $220.95 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.75 | 5.385% | $120.9293 | $120.93 | $120.95 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.40 | 13.566% | $9.5395 | $9.54 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.76 | 4.106% | $258.9741 | $258.97 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.45 | 8.175% | $226.5725 | $226.57 | $226.55 | $226.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $999.38 | $1,059.5760 | $1,059.56 | $1,059.55 | $1,059.50 | |