| 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 | $5.27 | 13.132% | $5.9621 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.44 | 6.191% | $70.5533 | $70.55 | $70.55 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.67 | 12.701% | $18.7873 | $18.79 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.54 | 8.429% | $85.1601 | $85.16 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.48 | 5.691% | $84.0032 | $84.00 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.87 | 5.253% | $25.1239 | $25.12 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.76 | 10.772% | $130.4451 | $130.45 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $388.03 | $420.0350 | $420.03 | $420.00 | $420.10 | |