| 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 | $5.40 | 6.476% | $5.7497 | $5.75 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.62 | 4.802% | $121.1721 | $121.17 | $121.15 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.31 | 5.865% | $51.1434 | $51.14 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.83 | 4.339% | $222.0647 | $222.06 | $222.05 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.40 | 13.838% | $260.006 | $260.01 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.51 | 10.448% | $256.8026 | $256.80 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.66 | 11.186% | $130.8214 | $130.82 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.73 | $1,047.7599 | $1,047.75 | $1,047.70 | $1,047.70 | |