| 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 | $5.38 | 11.179% | $5.9814 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.46 | 8.770% | $151.6906 | $151.69 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.77 | 7.328% | $63.0767 | $63.08 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.86 | 6.609% | $251.448 | $251.45 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.90 | 5.304% | $261.0486 | $261.05 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.69 | 12.285% | $54.6716 | $54.67 | $54.65 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.25 | 3.655% | $156.7782 | $156.78 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.31 | $944.6951 | $944.70 | $944.75 | $944.70 | |