| 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 | $5.98 | 3.188% | $6.1706 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.88 | 9.448% | $101.6553 | $101.66 | $101.65 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.87 | 6.809% | $215.6153 | $215.62 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.34 | 8.554% | $28.5931 | $28.59 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.48 | 5.271% | $32.0866 | $32.09 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.78 | 9.783% | $109.5415 | $109.54 | $109.55 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.86 | 3.278% | $155.8052 | $155.81 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $608.19 | $649.4676 | $649.48 | $649.45 | $649.50 | |