| 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 | $5.70 | 5.251% | $5.9993 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.27 | 10.874% | $172.1541 | $172.15 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.97 | 12.410% | $53.9231 | $53.92 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.31 | 8.246% | $173.5292 | $173.53 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.88 | 7.734% | $51.583 | $51.58 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.36 | 5.642% | $73.2733 | $73.27 | $73.25 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.99 | 4.569% | $255.1379 | $255.14 | $255.15 | $255.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.48 | $785.5999 | $785.59 | $785.60 | $785.60 | |