| 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 | $5.50 | 8.560% | $5.9708 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.31 | 5.420% | $74.1208 | $74.12 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.79 | 6.631% | $264.221 | $264.22 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.40 | 3.155% | $196.4071 | $196.41 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.95 | 7.104% | $129.5423 | $129.54 | $129.55 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.70 | 5.351% | $205.1184 | $205.12 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.62 | 5.756% | $54.5912 | $54.59 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.27 | $929.9716 | $929.97 | $929.90 | $929.90 | |