| 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 | $5.75 | 3.799% | $5.9684 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.65 | 9.592% | $43.4532 | $43.45 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.56 | 13.868% | $65.5424 | $65.54 | $65.55 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.50 | 3.263% | $141.9866 | $141.99 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.85 | 3.790% | $6.0717 | $6.07 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.52 | 5.597% | $133.6013 | $133.60 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.95 | 13.670% | $35.1809 | $35.18 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $403.78 | $431.8045 | $431.80 | $431.80 | $431.90 | |