| 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 | $5.25 | 13.854% | $5.9773 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.27 | 8.246% | $187.5578 | $187.56 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.75 | 3.631% | $182.1315 | $182.13 | $182.15 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.65 | 6.281% | $85.7156 | $85.72 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.27 | 11.784% | $15.9516 | $15.95 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.88 | 13.760% | $137.5131 | $137.51 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.94 | 8.371% | $189.5842 | $189.58 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.01 | $804.4311 | $804.43 | $804.45 | $804.50 | |