| 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 | $5.39 | 11.840% | $6.0282 | $6.03 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.79 | 7.644% | $10.5383 | $10.54 | $10.55 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.36 | 11.669% | $251.6573 | $251.66 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.83 | 6.541% | $7.2768 | $7.28 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.76 | 9.424% | $256.8838 | $256.88 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.54 | 6.626% | $266.0745 | $266.07 | $266.05 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.46 | 5.547% | $119.7536 | $119.75 | $119.75 | $119.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.13 | $918.2125 | $918.21 | $918.25 | $918.30 | |