| 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 | $5.67 | 5.419% | $5.9773 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.36 | 11.238% | $175.0441 | $175.04 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.96 | 7.570% | $61.2719 | $61.27 | $61.25 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.78 | 6.209% | $25.2565 | $25.26 | $25.25 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.40 | 3.616% | $32.5354 | $32.54 | $32.55 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.47 | 10.754% | $205.4154 | $205.42 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.96 | 13.140% | $168.5333 | $168.53 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $609.60 | $674.0339 | $674.04 | $674.05 | $674.00 | |