| 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 | $5.69 | 5.693% | $6.0139 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.34 | 5.581% | $205.1861 | $205.19 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.65 | 13.589% | $8.6896 | $8.69 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.37 | 5.463% | $137.4921 | $137.49 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.90 | 6.490% | $79.761 | $79.76 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.29 | 12.132% | $66.4831 | $66.48 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.32 | 12.857% | $83.8753 | $83.88 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.56 | $587.5011 | $587.50 | $587.55 | $587.60 | |