| 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 | $5.68 | 5.267% | $5.9792 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.91 | 13.772% | $242.232 | $242.23 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.68 | 7.679% | $191.324 | $191.32 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.58 | 12.596% | $189.8143 | $189.81 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.98 | 10.320% | $227.2371 | $227.24 | $227.25 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.63 | 12.712% | $57.0661 | $57.07 | $57.05 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.67 | 3.230% | $160.6981 | $160.70 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.13 | $1,074.3508 | $1,074.35 | $1,074.35 | $1,074.30 | |