| 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 | $5.80 | 3.364% | $5.9951 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.48 | 12.403% | $143.2913 | $143.29 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.76 | 11.473% | $265.0382 | $265.04 | $265.05 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.69 | 11.647% | $55.4774 | $55.48 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.30 | 4.235% | $181.6816 | $181.68 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.34 | 3.631% | $122.6369 | $122.64 | $122.65 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.41 | 5.462% | $111.1675 | $111.17 | $111.15 | $111.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.78 | $885.2880 | $885.30 | $885.35 | $885.30 | |