| 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 | $5.76 | 3.796% | $5.9786 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.35 | 7.268% | $29.3378 | $29.34 | $29.35 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.52 | 3.784% | $57.6209 | $57.62 | $57.60 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.78 | 9.529% | $261.5333 | $261.53 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.74 | 5.736% | $222.828 | $222.83 | $222.85 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.39 | 13.626% | $109.5241 | $109.52 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.40 | 4.709% | $81.0448 | $81.04 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.94 | $767.8675 | $767.86 | $767.90 | $767.70 | |