| 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 | $5.57 | 7.795% | $6.0042 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.43 | 4.379% | $155.9735 | $155.97 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.70 | 11.665% | $17.5314 | $17.53 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.37 | 11.593% | $218.0192 | $218.02 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.42 | 9.299% | $113.037 | $113.04 | $113.05 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.87 | 10.638% | $54.0688 | $54.07 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.52 | 7.488% | $74.7257 | $74.73 | $74.75 | $74.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $587.88 | $639.3598 | $639.36 | $639.35 | $639.30 | |