| 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 | $5.60 | 6.766% | $5.9789 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.67 | 9.419% | $266.6213 | $266.62 | $266.60 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.84 | 8.390% | $42.0987 | $42.10 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.35 | 4.736% | $11.8875 | $11.89 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.39 | 10.849% | $254.2765 | $254.28 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.51 | 3.277% | $167.8355 | $167.84 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.86 | 4.612% | $125.3879 | $125.39 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.22 | $874.0863 | $874.10 | $874.15 | $874.10 | |