| 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 | $5.52 | 8.339% | $5.9803 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.96 | 8.546% | $18.4094 | $18.41 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.89 | 12.304% | $230.0997 | $230.10 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.47 | 9.540% | $177.9696 | $177.97 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.86 | 4.300% | $56.176 | $56.18 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.38 | 11.661% | $74.1206 | $74.12 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.25 | 8.796% | $62.2857 | $62.29 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $567.33 | $625.0413 | $625.05 | $625.05 | $625.10 | |