| 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 | $5.32 | 12.570% | $5.9887 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.68 | 5.702% | $94.7936 | $94.79 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.68 | 6.533% | $201.0065 | $201.01 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.59 | 8.282% | $124.0803 | $124.08 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.36 | 9.167% | $12.4014 | $12.40 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.32 | 5.243% | $240.2908 | $240.29 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.26 | 8.441% | $59.9245 | $59.92 | $59.90 | $59.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $693.21 | $738.4858 | $738.48 | $738.50 | $738.50 | |