| 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 | $5.62 | 6.241% | $5.9707 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.90 | 4.262% | $60.3677 | $60.37 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.45 | 4.550% | $241.981 | $241.98 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.60 | 3.853% | $165.7494 | $165.75 | $165.75 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.54 | 5.158% | $19.4963 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.92 | 9.791% | $126.1718 | $126.17 | $126.15 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.60 | 13.462% | $149.316 | $149.32 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.63 | $769.0529 | $769.06 | $769.00 | $769.10 | |