| 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 | $5.64 | 5.697% | $5.9613 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.62 | 8.416% | $201.2418 | $201.24 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.67 | 4.131% | $246.4468 | $246.45 | $246.45 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.43 | 7.407% | $32.684 | $32.68 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.97 | 8.619% | $166.1545 | $166.15 | $166.15 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.54 | 13.431% | $33.5075 | $33.51 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.61 | 11.325% | $188.8183 | $188.82 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.48 | $874.8142 | $874.81 | $874.80 | $874.80 | |