| 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 | $5.74 | 4.339% | $5.9891 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.94 | 11.387% | $170.3553 | $170.36 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.41 | 9.351% | $213.6828 | $213.68 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.83 | 4.523% | $242.3157 | $242.32 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.89 | 9.262% | $244.6267 | $244.63 | $244.65 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.57 | 5.829% | $155.1136 | $155.11 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.55 | 4.575% | $211.8167 | $211.82 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.93 | $1,243.8999 | $1,243.91 | $1,243.90 | $1,243.90 | |