| 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 | $5.61 | 6.792% | $5.991 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.74 | 4.629% | $94.9404 | $94.94 | $94.95 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.86 | 5.646% | $53.7316 | $53.73 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.57 | 3.450% | $141.2817 | $141.28 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.71 | 12.468% | $135.7601 | $135.76 | $135.75 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.63 | 4.746% | $36.2735 | $36.27 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.84 | 9.378% | $217.4872 | $217.49 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.96 | $685.4655 | $685.46 | $685.50 | $685.50 | |