| 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 | $5.75 | 3.544% | $5.9538 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.31 | 7.555% | $121.8706 | $121.87 | $121.85 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.39 | 9.347% | $23.3893 | $23.39 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.84 | 5.854% | $23.1185 | $23.12 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.91 | 4.190% | $189.532 | $189.53 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.77 | 13.368% | $272.9561 | $272.96 | $272.95 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.34 | 5.714% | $58.5021 | $58.50 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.31 | $695.3224 | $695.32 | $695.30 | $695.40 | |