| 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 | $5.75 | 3.299% | $5.9397 | $5.94 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.84 | 13.817% | $176.2342 | $176.23 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.26 | 12.417% | $221.7538 | $221.75 | $221.75 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.77 | 7.466% | $151.2799 | $151.28 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.80 | 6.595% | $207.6471 | $207.65 | $207.65 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.52 | 5.799% | $173.0025 | $173.00 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.68 | 5.601% | $12.3342 | $12.33 | $12.35 | $12.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.62 | $948.1914 | $948.18 | $948.25 | $948.10 | |