| 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 | $5.99 | 5.373% | $6.3118 | $6.31 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.55 | 13.658% | $196.1169 | $196.12 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.96 | 12.315% | $147.0877 | $147.09 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.78 | 7.525% | $61.0527 | $61.05 | $61.05 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.82 | 7.549% | $28.8446 | $28.84 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.57 | 10.152% | $39.1811 | $39.18 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.65 | 8.416% | $179.5911 | $179.59 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.32 | $658.1859 | $658.18 | $658.20 | $658.20 | |