| 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 | 5.150% | $5.9725 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.69 | 4.468% | $202.3441 | $202.34 | $202.35 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.32 | 11.407% | $262.163 | $262.16 | $262.15 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.56 | 8.280% | $210.6696 | $210.67 | $210.65 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.46 | 3.309% | $183.3322 | $183.33 | $183.35 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.87 | 11.174% | $86.5712 | $86.57 | $86.55 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.65 | 8.337% | $166.4598 | $166.46 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.23 | $1,117.5124 | $1,117.50 | $1,117.45 | $1,117.60 | |