| 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 | $5.54 | 8.659% | $6.0197 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.27 | 6.837% | $51.5702 | $51.57 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.67 | 5.437% | $215.7979 | $215.80 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.81 | 8.785% | $95.5241 | $95.52 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.65 | 8.777% | $268.2985 | $268.30 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.42 | 8.374% | $130.504 | $130.50 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.40 | 12.556% | $15.0825 | $15.08 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.76 | $782.7969 | $782.79 | $782.75 | $782.80 | |