| 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 | $5.70 | 5.575% | $6.0178 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.85 | 5.371% | $132.6094 | $132.61 | $132.60 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.42 | 7.409% | $123.9715 | $123.97 | $123.95 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.52 | 5.226% | $38.4285 | $38.43 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.99 | 7.248% | $228.4275 | $228.43 | $228.45 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.78 | 11.804% | $18.7607 | $18.76 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.70 | 12.337% | $87.2858 | $87.29 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.96 | $635.5012 | $635.51 | $635.50 | $635.50 | |