| 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 | $5.28 | 12.799% | $5.9558 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.79 | 5.692% | $127.6654 | $127.67 | $127.65 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.50 | 9.412% | $16.9589 | $16.96 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.89 | 6.529% | $112.8036 | $112.80 | $112.80 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.75 | 3.727% | $24.6352 | $24.64 | $24.65 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.42 | 8.693% | $272.189 | $272.19 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.36 | 10.753% | $258.4532 | $258.45 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.99 | $818.6611 | $818.67 | $818.65 | $818.80 | |