| 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 | $5.68 | 5.324% | $5.9824 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.57 | 10.797% | $220.0096 | $220.01 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.76 | 4.662% | $194.4201 | $194.42 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.25 | 7.771% | $214.7337 | $214.73 | $214.75 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.26 | 7.370% | $158.1131 | $158.11 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.92 | 9.644% | $95.3026 | $95.30 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.96 | 4.824% | $250.4874 | $250.49 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.40 | $1,139.0489 | $1,139.04 | $1,139.05 | $1,139.00 | |