| 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 | $5.48 | 9.694% | $6.0112 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.53 | 5.630% | $259.3533 | $259.35 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.67 | 7.259% | $38.2593 | $38.26 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.60 | 6.641% | $240.5821 | $240.58 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.47 | 5.335% | $211.1651 | $211.17 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.75 | 3.816% | $184.5329 | $184.53 | $184.55 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.98 | 10.391% | $157.8371 | $157.84 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.48 | $1,097.7410 | $1,097.74 | $1,097.75 | $1,097.80 | |