| 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 | $5.50 | 6.113% | $5.8362 | $5.84 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.32 | 5.467% | $202.8341 | $202.83 | $202.85 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.90 | 13.259% | $208.2833 | $208.28 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.91 | 3.719% | $112.9604 | $112.96 | $112.95 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.36 | 3.840% | $181.0554 | $181.06 | $181.05 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.29 | 6.519% | $148.3703 | $148.37 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.53 | 5.795% | $89.4285 | $89.43 | $89.45 | $89.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.81 | $948.7682 | $948.77 | $948.80 | $948.80 | |