| 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 | $5.25 | 13.660% | $5.9672 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.53 | 8.485% | $83.0236 | $83.02 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.97 | 10.356% | $80.5268 | $80.53 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.46 | 13.228% | $157.9078 | $157.91 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.30 | 6.235% | $170.2947 | $170.29 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.25 | 3.777% | $162.1516 | $162.15 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.85 | 3.198% | $51.4442 | $51.44 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.61 | $711.3159 | $711.31 | $711.30 | $711.30 | |