| 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 | 11.265% | $6.1084 | $6.11 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.42 | 7.337% | $161.4563 | $161.46 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.71 | 4.621% | $153.4895 | $153.49 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.25 | 9.299% | $168.5937 | $168.59 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.85 | 11.276% | $273.572 | $273.57 | $273.55 | $273.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.63 | 7.826% | $270.2443 | $270.24 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.65 | 5.413% | $246.2975 | $246.30 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.00 | $1,279.7617 | $1,279.76 | $1,279.75 | $1,279.80 | |