| 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 | $5.51 | 6.542% | $5.8705 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.65 | 13.332% | $156.0015 | $156.00 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.26 | 11.137% | $203.6697 | $203.67 | $203.65 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.43 | 4.861% | $205.9785 | $205.98 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.38 | 6.521% | $214.512 | $214.51 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.89 | 5.239% | $264.0341 | $264.03 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.44 | 5.529% | $237.9046 | $237.90 | $237.90 | $237.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.56 | $1,287.9709 | $1,287.96 | $1,287.95 | $1,288.00 | |