| 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 | $5.62 | 6.353% | $5.977 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.49 | 9.607% | $203.31 | $203.31 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.31 | 12.812% | $212.4363 | $212.44 | $212.45 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.31 | 3.405% | $72.7041 | $72.70 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.26 | 12.335% | $220.4687 | $220.47 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.58 | 13.569% | $102.8708 | $102.87 | $102.85 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.73 | 11.481% | $265.0238 | $265.02 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.30 | $1,082.7907 | $1,082.79 | $1,082.75 | $1,082.80 | |