| 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 | $5.76 | 4.735% | $6.0327 | $6.03 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.67 | 6.102% | $79.2264 | $79.23 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.63 | 11.121% | $145.1574 | $145.16 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.92 | 5.800% | $140.6294 | $140.63 | $140.65 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.58 | 9.716% | $202.5138 | $202.51 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.75 | 13.555% | $255.2149 | $255.21 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.52 | 8.422% | $117.6596 | $117.66 | $117.65 | $117.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.83 | $946.4342 | $946.43 | $946.45 | $946.40 | |