| 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 | $5.56 | 7.833% | $5.9955 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.33 | 8.233% | $37.1564 | $37.16 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.56 | 5.669% | $53.4262 | $53.43 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.57 | 3.196% | $47.0264 | $47.03 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.56 | 9.256% | $267.1965 | $267.20 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.82 | 7.474% | $43.8709 | $43.87 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.95 | 12.801% | $149.9689 | $149.97 | $149.95 | $150.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $554.35 | $604.6408 | $604.66 | $604.65 | $604.70 | |