| 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 | $5.65 | 5.859% | $5.981 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.40 | 9.803% | $192.5945 | $192.59 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.30 | 8.140% | $94.4062 | $94.41 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.49 | 9.308% | $65.0273 | $65.03 | $65.05 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.60 | 10.416% | $34.8915 | $34.89 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.62 | 13.209% | $207.8744 | $207.87 | $207.85 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.40 | 4.232% | $122.3684 | $122.37 | $122.35 | $122.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.46 | $723.1433 | $723.14 | $723.15 | $723.20 | |