| 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 | $5.68 | 5.371% | $5.9851 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.83 | 11.541% | $90.1586 | $90.16 | $90.15 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.62 | 4.731% | $128.4212 | $128.42 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.73 | 10.168% | $68.0067 | $68.01 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.26 | 7.525% | $117.4818 | $117.48 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.95 | 12.628% | $222.9471 | $222.95 | $222.95 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.85 | 8.845% | $202.2884 | $202.29 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.92 | $835.2889 | $835.30 | $835.30 | $835.30 | |