| 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 | $5.60 | 6.581% | $5.9685 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.37 | 8.628% | $202.45 | $202.45 | $202.45 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.43 | 9.211% | $174.1151 | $174.12 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.65 | 3.316% | $193.8725 | $193.87 | $193.85 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.82 | 13.237% | $213.8141 | $213.81 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.36 | 4.156% | $180.5648 | $180.56 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.54 | 9.108% | $235.1714 | $235.17 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.77 | $1,205.9564 | $1,205.95 | $1,205.85 | $1,206.10 | |