| 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 | $5.49 | 6.610% | $5.8529 | $5.85 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.41 | 4.360% | $254.0227 | $254.02 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.33 | 10.223% | $260.49 | $260.49 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.39 | 5.531% | $32.0709 | $32.07 | $32.05 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.91 | 4.509% | $262.2235 | $262.22 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.88 | 7.518% | $202.0048 | $202.00 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.30 | 11.675% | $106.4263 | $106.43 | $106.45 | $106.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.71 | $1,123.0911 | $1,123.08 | $1,123.05 | $1,123.10 | |