| 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 | 11.825% | $5.8708 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.33 | 13.450% | $218.1984 | $218.20 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.61 | 5.604% | $164.3304 | $164.33 | $164.35 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.51 | 8.461% | $189.2753 | $189.28 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.63 | 4.654% | $194.2692 | $194.27 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.92 | 7.588% | $187.117 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.60 | 10.622% | $6.1948 | $6.19 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.85 | $965.2559 | $965.26 | $965.25 | $965.30 | |