| 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 | $5.28 | 12.725% | $5.9519 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.35 | 10.441% | $99.7834 | $99.78 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.70 | 9.430% | $202.1172 | $202.12 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.84 | 7.606% | $146.172 | $146.17 | $146.15 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.45 | 7.595% | $156.4969 | $156.50 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.76 | 4.418% | $249.3084 | $249.31 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.32 | 12.756% | $277.7406 | $277.74 | $277.75 | $277.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.70 | $1,137.5704 | $1,137.57 | $1,137.55 | $1,137.60 | |