| 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 | $5.65 | 5.835% | $5.9797 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.84 | 8.292% | $26.8997 | $26.90 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.38 | 6.445% | $134.5252 | $134.53 | $134.55 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.72 | 3.593% | $40.1112 | $40.11 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.78 | 8.357% | $237.0634 | $237.06 | $237.05 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.52 | 6.557% | $86.8653 | $86.87 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.70 | 3.835% | $31.8773 | $31.88 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $526.59 | $563.3218 | $563.33 | $563.35 | $563.40 | |