| 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 | $5.73 | 6.258% | $6.0886 | $6.09 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.49 | 13.224% | $20.9351 | $20.94 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.62 | 6.451% | $59.208 | $59.21 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.84 | 8.412% | $39.939 | $39.94 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.93 | 8.637% | $121.5974 | $121.60 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.49 | 13.393% | $147.9665 | $147.97 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.85 | 4.370% | $169.9665 | $169.97 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $521.95 | $565.7011 | $565.72 | $565.70 | $565.70 | |