| 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 | $5.33 | 12.134% | $5.9767 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.54 | 5.334% | $215.4502 | $215.45 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.73 | 3.426% | $5.9263 | $5.93 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.60 | 9.216% | $98.9497 | $98.95 | $98.95 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.29 | 13.823% | $212.0409 | $212.04 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.75 | 5.228% | $154.4221 | $154.42 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.50 | 9.304% | $98.9201 | $98.92 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.74 | $791.6860 | $791.69 | $791.70 | $791.60 | |