| 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 | $5.47 | 9.270% | $5.9771 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.35 | 13.775% | $20.8777 | $20.88 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.95 | 4.264% | $68.7621 | $68.76 | $68.75 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.56 | 13.196% | $194.1991 | $194.20 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.82 | 13.780% | $147.7092 | $147.71 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.53 | 12.523% | $232.3938 | $232.39 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.79 | 11.862% | $13.1885 | $13.19 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $609.47 | $683.1075 | $683.11 | $683.15 | $683.20 | |