| 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 | $5.69 | 4.669% | $5.9557 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.95 | 5.258% | $15.7361 | $15.74 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.64 | 7.252% | $17.8467 | $17.85 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.25 | 11.232% | $124.8579 | $124.86 | $124.85 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.81 | 10.240% | $240.1137 | $240.11 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.69 | 9.297% | $240.1146 | $240.11 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.51 | 8.593% | $8.1553 | $8.16 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.54 | $652.7800 | $652.79 | $652.75 | $652.80 | |