| 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 | $5.47 | 9.441% | $5.9864 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.37 | 3.491% | $177.3525 | $177.35 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.43 | 4.366% | $193.5259 | $193.53 | $193.55 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.70 | 4.543% | $187.8638 | $187.86 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.79 | 4.509% | $260.0079 | $260.01 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.76 | 6.245% | $219.6722 | $219.67 | $219.65 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.75 | 12.327% | $226.6197 | $226.62 | $226.60 | $226.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.27 | $1,271.0284 | $1,271.03 | $1,271.00 | $1,271.10 | |