| 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 | $5.38 | 10.792% | $5.9606 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.81 | 8.364% | $76.7325 | $76.73 | $76.75 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.45 | 5.260% | $72.0505 | $72.05 | $72.05 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.30 | 8.258% | $6.8203 | $6.82 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.85 | 13.717% | $22.5728 | $22.57 | $22.55 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.46 | 9.134% | $118.3667 | $118.37 | $118.35 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.58 | 4.319% | $165.4291 | $165.43 | $165.45 | $165.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $437.83 | $467.9325 | $467.93 | $467.90 | $468.00 | |