| 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 | $5.56 | 7.538% | $5.9791 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.94 | 8.683% | $128.1807 | $128.18 | $128.20 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.67 | 10.257% | $10.6619 | $10.66 | $10.65 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.52 | 8.496% | $124.2496 | $124.25 | $124.25 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.90 | 9.643% | $10.8547 | $10.85 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.33 | 6.388% | $6.7344 | $6.73 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.75 | 13.830% | $137.4497 | $137.45 | $137.45 | $137.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $384.67 | $424.1101 | $424.10 | $424.15 | $424.10 | |