| 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 | $5.38 | 10.634% | $5.9521 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.87 | 6.666% | $172.6603 | $172.66 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.88 | 7.398% | $26.7206 | $26.72 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.42 | 3.710% | $248.3025 | $248.30 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.58 | 4.742% | $35.1724 | $35.17 | $35.15 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.57 | 3.378% | $37.8053 | $37.81 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.40 | 4.402% | $52.6186 | $52.62 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.10 | $579.2318 | $579.23 | $579.15 | $579.30 | |