| 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 | $5.68 | 6.274% | $6.0364 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.33 | 4.684% | $102.9358 | $102.94 | $102.95 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.75 | 11.475% | $249.4253 | $249.43 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.48 | 10.457% | $105.4643 | $105.46 | $105.45 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.98 | 5.533% | $170.9424 | $170.94 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.57 | 13.334% | $232.9807 | $232.98 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.44 | 4.532% | $175.0284 | $175.03 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.23 | $1,042.8133 | $1,042.82 | $1,042.90 | $1,042.70 | |