| 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 | $5.32 | 12.737% | $5.9976 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.32 | 9.407% | $41.9248 | $41.92 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.48 | 9.121% | $246.046 | $246.05 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.26 | 9.774% | $239.5927 | $239.59 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.26 | 12.386% | $164.3758 | $164.38 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.58 | 4.494% | $75.8417 | $75.84 | $75.85 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.25 | 5.790% | $11.9014 | $11.90 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.47 | $785.6800 | $785.68 | $785.70 | $785.60 | |