| 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 | $204.89 | 5.677% | $216.5216 | $216.52 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.50 | 9.169% | $6.0043 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.85 | 3.169% | $6.0354 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.91 | 9.307% | $269.8899 | $269.89 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.40 | 6.245% | $65.2344 | $65.23 | $65.25 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.98 | 5.696% | $99.3331 | $99.33 | $99.35 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.44 | 3.342% | $175.1027 | $175.10 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.97 | $838.1214 | $838.11 | $838.15 | $838.00 | |