| 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 | $5.40 | 11.250% | $6.0075 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.55 | 10.411% | $255.6567 | $255.66 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.76 | 3.673% | $177.032 | $177.03 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.47 | 9.775% | $98.2157 | $98.22 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.34 | 12.710% | $253.9807 | $253.98 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.59 | 5.774% | $42.9337 | $42.93 | $42.95 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.85 | 3.613% | $219.5041 | $219.50 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.96 | $1,053.3304 | $1,053.33 | $1,053.35 | $1,053.30 | |