| 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 | $5.46 | 9.346% | $5.9703 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.56 | 7.825% | $164.4978 | $164.50 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.99 | 6.326% | $258.3615 | $258.36 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.62 | 8.272% | $36.401 | $36.40 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.86 | 13.487% | $86.0912 | $86.09 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.69 | 8.392% | $43.0208 | $43.02 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.92 | 3.486% | $249.3185 | $249.32 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.10 | $843.6611 | $843.66 | $843.60 | $843.70 | |