| 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 | $5.89 | 3.172% | $6.0768 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.53 | 8.547% | $198.1308 | $198.13 | $198.15 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.39 | 7.191% | $12.2091 | $12.21 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.72 | 3.666% | $178.0153 | $178.02 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.34 | 7.166% | $57.1623 | $57.16 | $57.15 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.37 | 3.366% | $18.9883 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.52 | 4.480% | $116.5161 | $116.52 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $554.76 | $587.0987 | $587.11 | $587.10 | $587.10 | |