| 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 | $5.84 | 6.171% | $6.2004 | $6.20 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.31 | 11.874% | $12.6529 | $12.65 | $12.65 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.82 | 5.813% | $100.3319 | $100.33 | $100.35 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.69 | 9.164% | $130.6584 | $130.66 | $130.65 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.83 | 6.130% | $142.0338 | $142.03 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.87 | 10.540% | $6.4887 | $6.49 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.85 | 11.334% | $141.2272 | $141.23 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.21 | $539.5933 | $539.59 | $539.65 | $539.60 | |