| 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 | $5.63 | 6.440% | $5.9926 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.97 | 8.623% | $16.2609 | $16.26 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.31 | 10.738% | $164.2355 | $164.24 | $164.25 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.88 | 6.482% | $115.9376 | $115.94 | $115.95 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.80 | 3.225% | $107.1476 | $107.15 | $107.15 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.97 | 10.338% | $169.8874 | $169.89 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.46 | 8.691% | $54.8455 | $54.85 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $586.02 | $634.3071 | $634.32 | $634.35 | $634.20 | |