| 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 | $5.40 | 11.396% | $6.0154 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.71 | 11.770% | $74.5618 | $74.56 | $74.55 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.47 | 5.595% | $39.5664 | $39.57 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.95 | 11.369% | $261.6615 | $261.66 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.46 | 3.670% | $12.9173 | $12.92 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.79 | 3.566% | $32.9236 | $32.92 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.74 | 6.173% | $110.1439 | $110.14 | $110.15 | $110.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $492.52 | $537.7899 | $537.79 | $537.70 | $537.80 | |