| 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 | $5.71 | 4.550% | $5.9698 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.32 | 5.751% | $150.5048 | $150.50 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.42 | 6.250% | $25.9463 | $25.95 | $25.95 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.70 | 9.539% | $169.4568 | $169.46 | $169.45 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.55 | 7.477% | $30.6847 | $30.68 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.93 | 5.708% | $60.1796 | $60.18 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.56 | 5.289% | $66.9217 | $66.92 | $66.90 | $66.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $476.19 | $509.6637 | $509.66 | $509.65 | $509.70 | |