| 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 | $5.71 | 4.225% | $5.9512 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.87 | 8.690% | $42.2478 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.73 | 6.426% | $28.4477 | $28.45 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.70 | 13.801% | $45.179 | $45.18 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.51 | 11.394% | $193.2797 | $193.28 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.39 | 10.189% | $215.2983 | $215.30 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.45 | 8.382% | $176.0666 | $176.07 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.36 | $706.4703 | $706.48 | $706.50 | $706.50 | |