| 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 | $5.75 | 4.646% | $6.0171 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.90 | 9.679% | $253.2488 | $253.25 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.47 | 4.646% | $53.8613 | $53.86 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.68 | 11.441% | $174.6058 | $174.61 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.69 | 11.354% | $177.8212 | $177.82 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.81 | 9.113% | $242.0235 | $242.02 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.26 | 6.269% | $250.0084 | $250.01 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.56 | $1,157.5861 | $1,157.59 | $1,157.50 | $1,157.50 | |