| 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 | $5.34 | 12.606% | $6.0132 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.70 | 6.853% | $81.9563 | $81.96 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.54 | 3.361% | $19.1631 | $19.16 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.55 | 8.103% | $145.4526 | $145.45 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.30 | 13.368% | $26.4147 | $26.41 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.67 | 6.749% | $120.2741 | $120.27 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.77 | 10.356% | $9.6782 | $9.68 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $379.87 | $408.9522 | $408.94 | $408.90 | $409.10 | |