| 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 | $5.37 | 10.821% | $5.9511 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.32 | 3.744% | $38.7173 | $38.72 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.44 | 11.368% | $45.0372 | $45.04 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.31 | 12.846% | $5.9921 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.49 | 4.728% | $9.9387 | $9.94 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.54 | 7.670% | $147.0126 | $147.01 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.50 | 8.436% | $126.3279 | $126.33 | $126.35 | $126.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $350.97 | $378.9769 | $378.98 | $379.00 | $378.90 | |