| 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 | $5.96 | 4.656% | $6.2375 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.55 | 3.103% | $36.6531 | $36.65 | $36.65 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.77 | 7.445% | $6.1996 | $6.20 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.62 | 12.804% | $160.8811 | $160.88 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.52 | 7.649% | $253.5349 | $253.53 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.80 | 12.806% | $185.9043 | $185.90 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.43 | 8.619% | $250.2908 | $250.29 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.65 | $899.7013 | $899.69 | $899.75 | $899.70 | |