| 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 | $5.31 | 12.775% | $5.9884 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.87 | 8.358% | $95.2142 | $95.21 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.83 | 7.355% | $6.2588 | $6.26 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.43 | 5.588% | $36.3539 | $36.35 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.42 | 12.817% | $262.2093 | $262.21 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.27 | 7.117% | $76.3423 | $76.34 | $76.35 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.72 | 7.448% | $179.1373 | $179.14 | $179.15 | $179.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $603.85 | $661.5042 | $661.50 | $661.50 | $661.50 | |