| 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 | $5.76 | 3.545% | $5.9642 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.31 | 13.389% | $265.6818 | $265.68 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.29 | 9.442% | $250.9396 | $250.94 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.35 | 7.231% | $265.2359 | $265.24 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.35 | 12.543% | $135.4455 | $135.45 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.76 | 10.384% | $61.5501 | $61.55 | $61.55 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.48 | 4.310% | $7.8024 | $7.80 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.30 | $992.6195 | $992.62 | $992.65 | $992.60 | |