| 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 | $5.42 | 10.494% | $5.9888 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.68 | 4.348% | $236.536 | $236.54 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.81 | 4.617% | $33.2787 | $33.28 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.75 | 7.784% | $83.8021 | $83.80 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.83 | 12.622% | $249.8294 | $249.83 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.85 | 11.463% | $248.3953 | $248.40 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.41 | 4.772% | $37.0998 | $37.10 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.75 | $894.9301 | $894.94 | $895.00 | $894.90 | |