| 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 | $5.62 | 6.669% | $5.9948 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.50 | 12.602% | $86.1405 | $86.14 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.62 | 11.230% | $30.7217 | $30.72 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.48 | 12.593% | $280.897 | $280.90 | $280.90 | $280.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.41 | 10.368% | $127.3757 | $127.38 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.98 | 3.594% | $79.7467 | $79.75 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.55 | 12.808% | $222.8522 | $222.85 | $222.85 | $222.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.16 | $833.7286 | $833.73 | $833.75 | $833.70 | |