| 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 | $5.79 | 4.137% | $6.0295 | $6.03 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.66 | 3.608% | $259.7038 | $259.70 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.71 | 6.672% | $26.3587 | $26.36 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.91 | 9.177% | $151.6578 | $151.66 | $151.65 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.35 | 8.605% | $202.3854 | $202.39 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.45 | 5.350% | $49.9886 | $49.99 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.78 | 12.590% | $36.907 | $36.91 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.65 | $733.0308 | $733.04 | $733.05 | $733.10 | |