| 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 | $5.77 | 3.725% | $5.9849 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.47 | 5.714% | $212.982 | $212.98 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.80 | 9.395% | $140.9008 | $140.90 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.43 | 6.303% | $28.0959 | $28.10 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.89 | 9.529% | $252.8915 | $252.89 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.40 | 10.481% | $32.4814 | $32.48 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.39 | 9.796% | $97.0487 | $97.05 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.15 | $770.3852 | $770.38 | $770.45 | $770.40 | |