| 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 | $5.48 | 9.615% | $6.0069 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.75 | 11.341% | $55.3921 | $55.39 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.86 | 12.487% | $180.9466 | $180.95 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.48 | 6.606% | $84.7304 | $84.73 | $84.75 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.53 | 7.740% | $118.0076 | $118.01 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.88 | 5.579% | $226.8682 | $226.87 | $226.85 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.48 | 12.745% | $95.247 | $95.25 | $95.25 | $95.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $704.46 | $767.1988 | $767.21 | $767.20 | $767.10 | |