| 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 | $5.52 | 8.703% | $6.0004 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.32 | 11.798% | $17.1275 | $17.13 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.67 | 4.218% | $148.6878 | $148.69 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.86 | 11.415% | $241.6146 | $241.61 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.90 | 10.229% | $158.6195 | $158.62 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.63 | 6.804% | $149.1304 | $149.13 | $149.15 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.70 | 10.856% | $15.1873 | $15.19 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.60 | $736.3675 | $736.37 | $736.40 | $736.30 | |