| 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 | $5.57 | 7.493% | $5.9874 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.54 | 9.377% | $36.685 | $36.69 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.56 | 3.218% | $185.3382 | $185.34 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.40 | 13.839% | $114.2944 | $114.29 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.92 | 8.444% | $216.8012 | $216.80 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.96 | 13.472% | $48.7476 | $48.75 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.60 | 9.555% | $72.9636 | $72.96 | $72.95 | $73.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $628.55 | $680.8174 | $680.82 | $680.85 | $680.80 | |