| 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 | $5.47 | 8.726% | $5.9473 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.82 | 6.477% | $106.2853 | $106.29 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.98 | 8.296% | $237.1466 | $237.15 | $237.15 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.30 | 8.220% | $137.7641 | $137.76 | $137.75 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.57 | 6.470% | $266.7819 | $266.78 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.67 | 13.637% | $280.3084 | $280.31 | $280.30 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.30 | 11.159% | $108.1577 | $108.16 | $108.15 | $108.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.11 | $1,142.3913 | $1,142.40 | $1,142.40 | $1,142.40 | |