| 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 | $5.71 | 4.282% | $5.9545 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.44 | 6.299% | $51.4912 | $51.49 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.47 | 6.294% | $197.1435 | $197.14 | $197.15 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.75 | 11.117% | $171.9536 | $171.95 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.86 | 4.251% | $31.1293 | $31.13 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.92 | 6.355% | $61.6008 | $61.60 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.70 | 13.245% | $226.1503 | $226.15 | $226.15 | $226.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.85 | $745.4232 | $745.41 | $745.45 | $745.50 | |