| 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 | $5.61 | 6.334% | $5.9653 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.99 | 7.643% | $99.0208 | $99.02 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.34 | 5.115% | $195.8713 | $195.87 | $195.85 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.52 | 13.429% | $212.7021 | $212.70 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.86 | 11.367% | $18.7765 | $18.78 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.80 | 6.125% | $237.5078 | $237.51 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.99 | 3.472% | $141.7463 | $141.75 | $141.75 | $141.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.11 | $911.5901 | $911.60 | $911.55 | $911.60 | |