| 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 | $5.26 | 13.572% | $5.9739 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.26 | 6.618% | $79.1745 | $79.17 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.99 | 13.433% | $69.1828 | $69.18 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.52 | 7.117% | $121.5992 | $121.60 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.94 | 12.676% | $109.2281 | $109.23 | $109.25 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.91 | 5.411% | $75.8011 | $75.80 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.29 | 11.399% | $271.0226 | $271.02 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.17 | $731.9822 | $731.97 | $731.95 | $732.00 | |