| 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 | $5.83 | 5.508% | $6.1511 | $6.15 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.45 | 3.631% | $31.5556 | $31.56 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.68 | 8.385% | $235.9325 | $235.93 | $235.95 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.94 | 7.120% | $62.0653 | $62.07 | $62.05 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.35 | 3.771% | $250.4513 | $250.45 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.26 | 6.737% | $72.8587 | $72.86 | $72.85 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.41 | 4.497% | $46.4071 | $46.41 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $665.92 | $705.4216 | $705.43 | $705.40 | $705.60 | |