| 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 | $5.72 | 4.387% | $5.9709 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.79 | 10.832% | $245.8143 | $245.81 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.25 | 5.413% | $143.6252 | $143.63 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.32 | 10.384% | $245.4057 | $245.41 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.63 | 11.346% | $251.23 | $251.23 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.42 | 10.392% | $44.6204 | $44.62 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.87 | 13.749% | $154.5508 | $154.55 | $154.55 | $154.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.00 | $1,091.2173 | $1,091.22 | $1,091.20 | $1,091.20 | |