| 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 | $5.26 | 13.330% | $5.9612 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.72 | 10.116% | $33.8276 | $33.83 | $33.85 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.75 | 4.617% | $82.3859 | $82.39 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.33 | 5.611% | $48.9296 | $48.93 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.77 | 8.171% | $210.6847 | $210.68 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.60 | 3.704% | $21.363 | $21.36 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.92 | 11.204% | $253.4562 | $253.46 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $604.35 | $656.6082 | $656.61 | $656.65 | $656.70 | |