| 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 | $5.49 | 8.475% | $5.9553 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.35 | 8.436% | $28.5729 | $28.57 | $28.55 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.42 | 10.358% | $49.021 | $49.02 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.49 | 12.124% | $112.6734 | $112.67 | $112.65 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.76 | 10.618% | $101.5031 | $101.50 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.62 | 5.866% | $119.2263 | $119.23 | $119.25 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.94 | 10.173% | $186.1263 | $186.13 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.07 | $603.0783 | $603.08 | $603.05 | $603.10 | |