| 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 | $5.51 | 9.551% | $6.0363 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.93 | 12.804% | $113.8531 | $113.85 | $113.85 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.99 | 5.704% | $17.9591 | $17.96 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.60 | 5.727% | $255.4364 | $255.44 | $255.45 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.35 | 5.349% | $116.2526 | $116.25 | $116.25 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.42 | 11.259% | $60.5471 | $60.55 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.94 | 9.343% | $127.8657 | $127.87 | $127.85 | $127.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.74 | $697.9503 | $697.96 | $697.95 | $698.00 | |