| 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 | $5.55 | 7.545% | $5.9687 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.64 | 5.758% | $246.0354 | $246.04 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.51 | 3.820% | $125.1135 | $125.11 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.61 | 8.769% | $44.1711 | $44.17 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.38 | 8.631% | $91.6628 | $91.66 | $91.65 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.80 | 6.444% | $7.2382 | $7.24 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.51 | 11.515% | $187.9139 | $187.91 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.00 | $708.1036 | $708.10 | $708.05 | $708.10 | |