| 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 | $5.51 | 8.523% | $5.9796 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.87 | 9.300% | $250.1549 | $250.15 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.83 | 13.455% | $146.1641 | $146.16 | $146.15 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.71 | 7.250% | $250.654 | $250.65 | $250.65 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.54 | 3.476% | $61.6096 | $61.61 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.52 | 10.268% | $33.6538 | $33.65 | $33.65 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.77 | 5.130% | $240.5059 | $240.51 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.75 | $988.7219 | $988.71 | $988.70 | $988.90 | |