| 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 | 5.277% | $5.9587 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.59 | 4.323% | $27.7395 | $27.74 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.83 | 13.594% | $89.5462 | $89.55 | $89.55 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.68 | 10.671% | $19.5666 | $19.57 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.42 | 10.537% | $134.214 | $134.21 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.72 | 5.346% | $101.8907 | $101.89 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.88 | 9.234% | $272.9539 | $272.95 | $272.95 | $273.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $596.78 | $651.8696 | $651.87 | $651.85 | $651.90 | |