| 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 | $5.44 | 9.467% | $5.955 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.49 | 6.609% | $36.7694 | $36.77 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.75 | 8.721% | $67.1352 | $67.14 | $67.15 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.60 | 9.137% | $122.8883 | $122.89 | $122.90 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.36 | 5.324% | $109.9161 | $109.92 | $109.90 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.86 | 5.466% | $27.2735 | $27.27 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.76 | 4.797% | $212.4864 | $212.49 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.26 | $582.4239 | $582.44 | $582.40 | $582.50 | |