| 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 | 7.594% | $5.993 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.74 | 5.736% | $139.2966 | $139.30 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.61 | 11.272% | $44.0748 | $44.07 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.91 | 13.463% | $95.2068 | $95.21 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.39 | 12.798% | $11.7197 | $11.72 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.76 | 3.180% | $248.4162 | $248.42 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.46 | 4.741% | $89.5117 | $89.51 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.44 | $634.2188 | $634.22 | $634.15 | $634.20 | |