| 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 | $5.64 | 7.534% | $6.0649 | $6.06 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.75 | 5.325% | $69.2512 | $69.25 | $69.25 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.48 | 8.540% | $216.5156 | $216.52 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.99 | 9.427% | $235.2571 | $235.26 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.75 | 10.318% | $14.0655 | $14.07 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.70 | 6.601% | $264.0507 | $264.05 | $264.05 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.75 | 4.706% | $189.2561 | $189.26 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.06 | $994.4611 | $994.47 | $994.40 | $994.70 | |