| 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 | $5.40 | 10.230% | $5.9524 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.57 | 12.696% | $201.2412 | $201.24 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.61 | 3.857% | $174.0747 | $174.07 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.92 | 4.249% | $185.4798 | $185.48 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.40 | 11.673% | $55.1665 | $55.17 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.55 | 9.329% | $96.8108 | $96.81 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.84 | 9.647% | $275.0385 | $275.04 | $275.05 | $275.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.29 | $993.7639 | $993.76 | $993.75 | $993.80 | |