| 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 | $5.35 | 11.654% | $5.9735 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.26 | 10.596% | $205.9961 | $206.00 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.85 | 6.468% | $257.4929 | $257.49 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.27 | 5.193% | $33.9458 | $33.95 | $33.95 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.97 | 8.809% | $228.4663 | $228.47 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.81 | 10.194% | $270.8679 | $270.87 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.56 | 12.746% | $78.4261 | $78.43 | $78.45 | $78.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.07 | $1,081.1686 | $1,081.18 | $1,081.15 | $1,081.20 | |