| 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 | $5.46 | 9.107% | $5.9572 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.60 | 4.286% | $123.6832 | $123.68 | $123.70 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.91 | 10.270% | $139.9437 | $139.94 | $139.95 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.47 | 11.444% | $222.2973 | $222.30 | $222.30 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.84 | 8.859% | $256.7331 | $256.73 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.47 | 12.606% | $117.6395 | $117.64 | $117.65 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.42 | 11.267% | $6.0307 | $6.03 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.17 | $872.2847 | $872.28 | $872.35 | $872.20 | |