| 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 | $5.94 | 3.750% | $6.1628 | $6.16 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.97 | 8.580% | $186.725 | $186.73 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.78 | 13.257% | $73.3679 | $73.37 | $73.35 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.98 | 4.177% | $191.6648 | $191.66 | $191.65 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.68 | 10.108% | $205.5496 | $205.55 | $205.55 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.84 | 5.711% | $82.2854 | $82.29 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.56 | 3.483% | $177.5354 | $177.54 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.75 | $923.2909 | $923.30 | $923.30 | $923.30 | |