| 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 | $5.58 | 7.582% | $6.0031 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.68 | 13.525% | $84.7805 | $84.78 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.43 | 6.271% | $176.8668 | $176.87 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.83 | 8.110% | $34.4114 | $34.41 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.48 | 9.672% | $223.1606 | $223.16 | $223.15 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.59 | 11.111% | $200.6554 | $200.66 | $200.65 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.79 | 3.718% | $193.7349 | $193.73 | $193.75 | $193.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.38 | $919.6127 | $919.61 | $919.60 | $919.70 | |