| 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 | $5.75 | 3.500% | $5.9513 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.94 | 13.269% | $238.9296 | $238.93 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.69 | 8.165% | $151.0957 | $151.10 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.26 | 13.850% | $140.3315 | $140.33 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.84 | 13.192% | $254.5009 | $254.50 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.86 | 7.750% | $256.2942 | $256.29 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.85 | 4.826% | $60.6418 | $60.64 | $60.65 | $60.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.19 | $1,107.7450 | $1,107.74 | $1,107.80 | $1,107.70 | |