| 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 | $5.58 | 7.265% | $5.9854 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.44 | 5.710% | $240.4268 | $240.43 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.72 | 5.149% | $76.4644 | $76.46 | $76.45 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.49 | 5.513% | $199.9366 | $199.94 | $199.95 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.92 | 10.628% | $168.0661 | $168.07 | $168.05 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.26 | 13.406% | $52.4616 | $52.46 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.32 | 8.316% | $149.8227 | $149.82 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.73 | $893.1636 | $893.17 | $893.15 | $893.20 | |