| 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 | $5.34 | 12.158% | $5.9892 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.40 | 10.487% | $55.6854 | $55.69 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.56 | 10.227% | $111.9465 | $111.95 | $111.95 | $111.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.61 | 8.272% | $263.7614 | $263.76 | $263.75 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.35 | 5.481% | $42.5616 | $42.56 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.28 | 13.609% | $167.3233 | $167.32 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.50 | 9.564% | $197.763 | $197.76 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.04 | $845.0304 | $845.03 | $845.00 | $845.10 | |