| 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 | $5.37 | 12.358% | $6.0336 | $6.03 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.66 | 8.686% | $31.1494 | $31.15 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.81 | 7.713% | $210.9128 | $210.91 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.37 | 6.357% | $172.6919 | $172.69 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.54 | 9.282% | $187.4623 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.58 | 3.726% | $139.5945 | $139.59 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.42 | 4.674% | $17.1875 | $17.19 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $714.75 | $765.0320 | $765.02 | $765.05 | $765.00 | |