| 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 | $5.56 | 6.648% | $5.9296 | $5.93 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.87 | 9.407% | $50.185 | $50.19 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.41 | 11.346% | $188.6313 | $188.63 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.42 | 7.133% | $155.7928 | $155.79 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.94 | 9.179% | $253.2298 | $253.23 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.70 | 13.114% | $120.6926 | $120.69 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.55 | 9.220% | $271.4663 | $271.47 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.45 | $1,045.9274 | $1,045.93 | $1,046.00 | $1,045.90 | |