| 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 | $5.50 | 7.286% | $5.9007 | $5.90 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.81 | 7.864% | $270.5337 | $270.53 | $270.55 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.46 | 9.445% | $22.3924 | $22.39 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.58 | 8.366% | $165.3448 | $165.34 | $165.35 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.49 | 8.725% | $220.1573 | $220.16 | $220.15 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.95 | 8.153% | $194.6213 | $194.62 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.87 | 3.321% | $121.7845 | $121.78 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.66 | $1,000.7347 | $1,000.72 | $1,000.75 | $1,000.70 | |