| 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 | $5.47 | 9.331% | $5.9804 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.45 | 12.746% | $195.5579 | $195.56 | $195.55 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.95 | 10.815% | $232.6561 | $232.66 | $232.65 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.67 | 9.432% | $83.9015 | $83.90 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.49 | 3.341% | $179.2863 | $179.29 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.25 | 4.163% | $99.2153 | $99.22 | $99.20 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.75 | 5.589% | $189.7962 | $189.80 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.03 | $986.3937 | $986.41 | $986.40 | $986.50 | |