| 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 | $5.28 | 13.464% | $5.9909 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.79 | 11.851% | $84.7719 | $84.77 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.61 | 12.479% | $49.0521 | $49.05 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.96 | 6.422% | $150.0125 | $150.01 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.68 | 5.831% | $158.4078 | $158.41 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.41 | 11.636% | $25.0176 | $25.02 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.86 | 13.298% | $79.15 | $79.15 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $507.59 | $552.4028 | $552.40 | $552.35 | $552.50 | |