| 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 | $5.60 | 6.372% | $5.9568 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.45 | 13.382% | $164.9141 | $164.91 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.25 | 11.487% | $120.6847 | $120.68 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.97 | 10.437% | $194.336 | $194.34 | $194.35 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.86 | 10.779% | $65.2045 | $65.20 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.31 | 6.450% | $170.65 | $170.65 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.51 | 13.251% | $67.3957 | $67.40 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.95 | $789.1418 | $789.14 | $789.15 | $789.20 | |