| 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 | $5.67 | 5.675% | $5.9918 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.62 | 5.609% | $175.9657 | $175.97 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.88 | 10.682% | $179.172 | $179.17 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.28 | 3.788% | $118.6089 | $118.61 | $118.60 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.30 | 9.112% | $273.1073 | $273.11 | $273.10 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.67 | 6.806% | $69.0714 | $69.07 | $69.05 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.98 | 13.498% | $102.1255 | $102.13 | $102.15 | $102.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.40 | $924.0426 | $924.05 | $924.00 | $924.10 | |