| 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 | $5.67 | 5.786% | $5.9981 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.33 | 13.606% | $14.0076 | $14.01 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.81 | 8.497% | $222.2127 | $222.21 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.81 | 4.760% | $208.2734 | $208.27 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.38 | 11.522% | $55.0696 | $55.07 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.60 | 11.386% | $45.2227 | $45.22 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.43 | 13.375% | $76.4488 | $76.45 | $76.45 | $76.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.03 | $627.2329 | $627.23 | $627.15 | $627.20 | |