| 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 | $5.70 | 5.575% | $6.0178 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.46 | 11.386% | $99.6459 | $99.65 | $99.65 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.61 | 6.418% | $265.63 | $265.63 | $265.65 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.99 | 12.162% | $37.0022 | $37.00 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.45 | 9.830% | $110.3242 | $110.32 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.97 | 8.442% | $9.7272 | $9.73 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.46 | 6.181% | $149.1418 | $149.14 | $149.15 | $149.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $627.64 | $677.4891 | $677.49 | $677.50 | $677.30 | |