| 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 | $5.75 | 5.662% | $6.0756 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.58 | 6.276% | $38.8758 | $38.88 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.90 | 3.478% | $31.9747 | $31.97 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.89 | 8.461% | $224.395 | $224.40 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.49 | 9.597% | $27.9363 | $27.94 | $27.95 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.32 | 9.658% | $211.9908 | $211.99 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.73 | 11.647% | $59.9879 | $59.99 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.66 | $601.2361 | $601.25 | $601.30 | $601.30 | |