| 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 | $5.79 | 3.242% | $5.9777 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.48 | 3.359% | $87.3177 | $87.32 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.47 | 13.353% | $36.8057 | $36.81 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.59 | 13.843% | $150.9444 | $150.94 | $150.95 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.49 | 4.186% | $136.9942 | $136.99 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.38 | 6.321% | $181.1497 | $181.15 | $181.15 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.46 | 11.573% | $105.3919 | $105.39 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.66 | $704.5813 | $704.58 | $704.60 | $704.50 | |