| 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 | $5.71 | 4.569% | $5.9709 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.51 | 9.402% | $171.2251 | $171.23 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.60 | 6.555% | $37.9336 | $37.93 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.93 | 11.867% | $272.8772 | $272.88 | $272.90 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.50 | 11.702% | $70.9308 | $70.93 | $70.95 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.45 | 5.652% | $139.9361 | $139.94 | $139.95 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.84 | 8.289% | $252.1401 | $252.14 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.54 | $951.0138 | $951.02 | $951.10 | $950.90 | |