| 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 | $5.43 | 9.802% | $5.9622 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.40 | 13.579% | $181.0449 | $181.04 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.68 | 9.417% | $184.5646 | $184.56 | $184.55 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.95 | 8.156% | $263.8466 | $263.85 | $263.85 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.38 | 8.200% | $248.1892 | $248.19 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.26 | 11.566% | $58.3044 | $58.30 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.45 | 13.256% | $266.6613 | $266.66 | $266.65 | $266.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.55 | $1,208.5732 | $1,208.56 | $1,208.55 | $1,208.60 | |