| 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 | $5.27 | 13.295% | $5.9706 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.50 | 7.706% | $24.2339 | $24.23 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.30 | 9.849% | $245.2928 | $245.29 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.38 | 12.686% | $196.5018 | $196.50 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.98 | 5.755% | $30.6478 | $30.65 | $30.65 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.39 | 9.179% | $97.5951 | $97.60 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.85 | 3.744% | $197.9954 | $198.00 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.67 | $798.2374 | $798.24 | $798.25 | $798.20 | |