| 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 | $5.58 | 7.480% | $5.9974 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.90 | 5.355% | $147.3916 | $147.39 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.62 | 8.793% | $95.3244 | $95.32 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.25 | 5.247% | $19.2076 | $19.21 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.37 | 13.651% | $250.4527 | $250.45 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.70 | 11.578% | $93.3908 | $93.39 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.75 | 3.539% | $69.1123 | $69.11 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $622.17 | $680.8768 | $680.87 | $680.85 | $680.90 | |