| 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 | $5.59 | 6.501% | $5.9534 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.83 | 11.116% | $248.7109 | $248.71 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.71 | 4.556% | $209.8543 | $209.85 | $209.85 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.80 | 9.323% | $103.6382 | $103.64 | $103.65 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.34 | 3.149% | $249.9713 | $249.97 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.66 | 9.773% | $80.8588 | $80.86 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.73 | 6.179% | $129.2517 | $129.25 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.66 | $1,028.2386 | $1,028.23 | $1,028.20 | $1,028.40 | |