| 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 | $5.76 | 3.702% | $5.9732 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.99 | 7.102% | $163.8553 | $163.86 | $163.85 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.92 | 7.218% | $76.039 | $76.04 | $76.05 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.39 | 6.795% | $263.1322 | $263.13 | $263.15 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.39 | 11.813% | $75.3508 | $75.35 | $75.35 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.83 | 13.506% | $241.5748 | $241.57 | $241.55 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.43 | 10.446% | $212.5312 | $212.53 | $212.55 | $212.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.71 | $1,038.4565 | $1,038.45 | $1,038.45 | $1,038.50 | |