| 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 | $5.66 | 5.622% | $5.9782 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.27 | 13.178% | $171.2044 | $171.20 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.34 | 13.848% | $56.1726 | $56.17 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.48 | 8.253% | $122.8455 | $122.85 | $122.85 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.86 | 7.808% | $241.339 | $241.34 | $241.35 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.62 | 13.222% | $160.345 | $160.35 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.94 | 9.861% | $240.5297 | $240.53 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.17 | $998.4144 | $998.42 | $998.45 | $998.30 | |