| 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 | $5.77 | 3.851% | $5.9922 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.56 | 10.821% | $274.3485 | $274.35 | $274.35 | $274.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.41 | 10.376% | $150.5639 | $150.56 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.91 | 6.541% | $51.0438 | $51.04 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.76 | 12.658% | $63.9447 | $63.94 | $63.95 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.37 | 10.867% | $212.1662 | $212.17 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.76 | 7.233% | $65.1548 | $65.15 | $65.15 | $65.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.54 | $823.2141 | $823.20 | $823.20 | $823.20 | |