| 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 | $5.82 | 3.342% | $6.0145 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.26 | 3.171% | $119.9466 | $119.95 | $119.95 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.33 | 6.270% | $259.6495 | $259.65 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.36 | 4.335% | $240.3461 | $240.35 | $240.35 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.53 | 9.405% | $185.4743 | $185.47 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.29 | 8.501% | $50.2251 | $50.23 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.93 | 10.813% | $229.3053 | $229.31 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.52 | $1,090.9614 | $1,090.97 | $1,090.95 | $1,090.80 | |