| 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 | $5.46 | 9.301% | $5.9678 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.77 | 5.178% | $48.14 | $48.14 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.55 | 10.653% | $141.1379 | $141.14 | $141.15 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.73 | 6.652% | $253.5438 | $253.54 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.81 | 3.547% | $227.6067 | $227.61 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.67 | 12.434% | $233.4917 | $233.49 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.38 | 5.674% | $137.7778 | $137.78 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.37 | $1,047.6657 | $1,047.67 | $1,047.70 | $1,047.60 | |