| 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 | $5.70 | 6.176% | $6.052 | $6.05 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.49 | 4.256% | $163.1502 | $163.15 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.60 | 13.854% | $232.9453 | $232.95 | $232.95 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.50 | 10.387% | $161.717 | $161.72 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.77 | 8.425% | $262.1391 | $262.14 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.27 | 4.248% | $234.8395 | $234.84 | $234.85 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.71 | 6.857% | $37.0901 | $37.09 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.04 | $1,097.9332 | $1,097.94 | $1,097.95 | $1,097.90 | |