| 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 | $5.49 | 8.685% | $5.9668 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.37 | 4.610% | $5.6176 | $5.62 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.27 | 3.128% | $97.2188 | $97.22 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.97 | 7.128% | $232.4356 | $232.44 | $232.45 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.70 | 8.136% | $6.1638 | $6.16 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.41 | 7.577% | $204.8374 | $204.84 | $204.85 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.48 | 9.494% | $116.5892 | $116.59 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $624.69 | $668.8292 | $668.84 | $668.80 | $668.80 | |