| 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 | $5.68 | 5.522% | $5.9936 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.47 | 7.649% | $198.5801 | $198.58 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.84 | 8.525% | $106.1809 | $106.18 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.68 | 8.633% | $95.2494 | $95.25 | $95.25 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.44 | 13.600% | $159.5398 | $159.54 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.92 | 10.514% | $144.6849 | $144.68 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.49 | 5.569% | $120.8659 | $120.87 | $120.85 | $120.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.52 | $831.0946 | $831.09 | $831.15 | $831.10 | |