| 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 | $5.30 | 12.870% | $5.9821 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.85 | 5.585% | $36.7964 | $36.80 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.90 | 8.494% | $11.8258 | $11.83 | $11.85 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.96 | 3.627% | $11.3575 | $11.36 | $11.35 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.35 | 5.112% | $182.2117 | $182.21 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.48 | 13.564% | $169.7555 | $169.76 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.80 | 11.271% | $87.6815 | $87.68 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $463.64 | $505.6105 | $505.62 | $505.65 | $505.70 | |