| 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 | $5.84 | 4.228% | $6.0869 | $6.09 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.50 | 5.394% | $55.3319 | $55.33 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.29 | 10.868% | $26.9298 | $26.93 | $26.95 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.34 | 5.426% | $42.5288 | $42.53 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.92 | 8.184% | $193.5628 | $193.56 | $193.55 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.72 | 3.416% | $229.294 | $229.29 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.26 | 7.822% | $104.8677 | $104.87 | $104.85 | $104.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $620.87 | $658.6019 | $658.60 | $658.65 | $658.60 | |