| 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 | $5.26 | 13.751% | $5.9833 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.47 | 4.552% | $144.7732 | $144.77 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.56 | 13.315% | $252.1939 | $252.19 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.29 | 4.336% | $145.3296 | $145.33 | $145.35 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.89 | 5.266% | $259.8912 | $259.89 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.79 | 12.158% | $148.9346 | $148.93 | $148.95 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.25 | 4.708% | $78.7928 | $78.79 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.51 | $1,035.8986 | $1,035.88 | $1,035.95 | $1,035.90 | |