| 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 | $5.53 | 8.359% | $5.9923 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.51 | 6.196% | $249.0402 | $249.04 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.66 | 9.751% | $265.2243 | $265.22 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.41 | 13.430% | $18.6139 | $18.61 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.60 | 6.751% | $177.8472 | $177.85 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.44 | 9.505% | $61.8046 | $61.80 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.81 | 8.108% | $167.362 | $167.36 | $167.35 | $167.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.96 | $945.8845 | $945.87 | $945.85 | $945.80 | |