| 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 | $5.36 | 11.330% | $5.9673 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.36 | 8.720% | $239.5754 | $239.58 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.58 | 13.213% | $189.7223 | $189.72 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.67 | 6.402% | $148.6117 | $148.61 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.43 | 4.474% | $186.413 | $186.41 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.90 | 9.315% | $226.1727 | $226.17 | $226.15 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.78 | 12.595% | $220.4385 | $220.44 | $220.45 | $220.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.08 | $1,216.9009 | $1,216.90 | $1,216.85 | $1,216.90 | |