| 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 | $5.53 | 7.678% | $5.9546 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.74 | 8.176% | $211.7437 | $211.74 | $211.75 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.96 | 10.321% | $161.0245 | $161.02 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.39 | 9.441% | $159.1163 | $159.12 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.82 | 8.521% | $151.7341 | $151.73 | $151.75 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.26 | 7.782% | $5.6693 | $5.67 | $5.65 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.42 | 6.489% | $220.8795 | $220.88 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.12 | $916.1220 | $916.11 | $916.10 | $916.10 | |