| 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 | 8.267% | $5.9655 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.89 | 6.771% | $244.3881 | $244.39 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.41 | 7.741% | $217.0011 | $217.00 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.91 | 4.177% | $232.221 | $232.22 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.39 | 12.649% | $253.8996 | $253.90 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.56 | 8.336% | $158.7772 | $158.78 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.25 | 11.507% | $165.3091 | $165.31 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.92 | $1,277.5616 | $1,277.57 | $1,277.55 | $1,277.60 | |