| 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 | $5.74 | 3.824% | $5.9595 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.71 | 12.216% | $242.0611 | $242.06 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.28 | 10.202% | $246.059 | $246.06 | $246.05 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.33 | 7.640% | $58.4808 | $58.48 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.77 | 10.539% | $148.9734 | $148.97 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.71 | 4.769% | $199.805 | $199.81 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.37 | 7.650% | $63.9118 | $63.91 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.91 | $965.2506 | $965.25 | $965.20 | $965.40 | |