| 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 | $5.25 | 11.565% | $5.8572 | $5.86 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.46 | 6.509% | $158.1233 | $158.12 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.91 | 4.514% | $260.1458 | $260.15 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.88 | 11.801% | $204.4617 | $204.46 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.89 | 8.127% | $56.1071 | $56.11 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.76 | 7.149% | $164.7523 | $164.75 | $164.75 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.94 | 11.663% | $214.326 | $214.33 | $214.35 | $214.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.09 | $1,063.7734 | $1,063.78 | $1,063.75 | $1,063.80 | |