| 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 | $5.50 | 8.664% | $5.9765 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.28 | 9.308% | $57.1462 | $57.15 | $57.15 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.60 | 3.852% | $94.0899 | $94.09 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.75 | 10.469% | $43.9114 | $43.91 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.99 | 6.428% | $125.5744 | $125.57 | $125.55 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.46 | 9.147% | $253.7231 | $253.72 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.29 | 13.867% | $232.6189 | $232.62 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.87 | $813.0404 | $813.04 | $813.00 | $813.00 | |