| 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 | 9.603% | $6.0282 | $6.03 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.40 | 13.778% | $204.1177 | $204.12 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.82 | 8.368% | $127.6792 | $127.68 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.52 | 9.172% | $168.6926 | $168.69 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.83 | 8.107% | $104.68 | $104.68 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.98 | 10.353% | $276.964 | $276.96 | $276.95 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.94 | 3.495% | $189.3338 | $189.33 | $189.35 | $189.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.99 | $1,077.4955 | $1,077.49 | $1,077.55 | $1,077.50 | |