| 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 | $5.51 | 9.443% | $6.0303 | $6.03 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.29 | 9.705% | $137.4494 | $137.45 | $137.45 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.71 | 4.473% | $39.3968 | $39.40 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.85 | 5.202% | $195.5179 | $195.52 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.82 | 10.330% | $94.6852 | $94.69 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.91 | 8.548% | $44.407 | $44.41 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.30 | 3.166% | $60.1458 | $60.15 | $60.15 | $60.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.39 | $577.6324 | $577.65 | $577.65 | $577.50 | |