| 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 | $5.70 | 4.641% | $5.9645 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.41 | 13.644% | $80.0167 | $80.02 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.85 | 11.493% | $46.6598 | $46.66 | $46.65 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.98 | 10.257% | $180.7994 | $180.80 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.84 | 5.645% | $42.089 | $42.09 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.74 | 9.742% | $43.6115 | $43.61 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.54 | 8.603% | $214.5344 | $214.53 | $214.55 | $214.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.06 | $613.6753 | $613.67 | $613.65 | $613.70 | |