| 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 | $5.37 | 11.512% | $5.9882 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.76 | 13.839% | $22.4946 | $22.49 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.83 | 8.278% | $99.4317 | $99.43 | $99.45 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.41 | 11.395% | $66.1798 | $66.18 | $66.20 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.46 | 9.595% | $107.9072 | $107.91 | $107.90 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.63 | 13.620% | $256.3608 | $256.36 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.47 | 13.695% | $57.3819 | $57.38 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.93 | $615.7442 | $615.74 | $615.80 | $615.80 | |