| 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 | 13.540% | $5.9722 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.30 | 8.589% | $9.0129 | $9.01 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.27 | 9.160% | $97.4471 | $97.45 | $97.45 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.76 | 10.624% | $56.1527 | $56.15 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.57 | 13.103% | $198.5749 | $198.57 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.55 | 3.112% | $155.2351 | $155.24 | $155.25 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.68 | 3.562% | $83.5538 | $83.55 | $83.55 | $83.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $560.39 | $605.9487 | $605.94 | $605.90 | $606.00 | |