| 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 | $5.70 | 4.658% | $5.9655 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.46 | 4.279% | $196.5242 | $196.52 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.92 | 3.608% | $214.3857 | $214.39 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.47 | 3.854% | $42.0297 | $42.03 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.84 | 5.436% | $33.5708 | $33.57 | $33.55 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.75 | 4.770% | $19.6444 | $19.64 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.33 | 7.683% | $129.575 | $129.58 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $612.47 | $641.6953 | $641.70 | $641.70 | $641.70 | |