| 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 | $5.38 | 10.604% | $5.9505 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.73 | 9.817% | $146.8583 | $146.86 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.47 | 8.531% | $249.0461 | $249.05 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.39 | 5.204% | $147.6959 | $147.70 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.86 | 12.601% | $273.4628 | $273.46 | $273.45 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.77 | 3.347% | $52.4693 | $52.47 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.35 | 3.444% | $186.5613 | $186.56 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.95 | $1,062.0442 | $1,062.05 | $1,062.00 | $1,062.20 | |