| 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 | $5.48 | 9.339% | $5.9918 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.80 | 5.624% | $77.9505 | $77.95 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.66 | 8.325% | $16.9637 | $16.96 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.36 | 12.717% | $216.8224 | $216.82 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.53 | 13.313% | $264.6198 | $264.62 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.78 | 8.339% | $247.858 | $247.86 | $247.85 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.28 | 12.275% | $110.3439 | $110.34 | $110.35 | $110.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.89 | $940.5501 | $940.54 | $940.50 | $940.60 | |