| 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 | $5.68 | 5.601% | $5.9981 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.90 | 7.357% | $225.3423 | $225.34 | $225.35 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.25 | 13.671% | $254.9072 | $254.91 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.79 | 9.843% | $226.0459 | $226.05 | $226.05 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.64 | 11.539% | $81.0219 | $81.02 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.65 | 4.276% | $215.4864 | $215.49 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.79 | 9.853% | $235.9533 | $235.95 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.70 | $1,244.7551 | $1,244.76 | $1,244.75 | $1,244.70 | |