| 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 | $5.81 | 4.630% | $6.079 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.66 | 12.688% | $88.6404 | $88.64 | $88.65 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.26 | 12.793% | $184.1459 | $184.15 | $184.15 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.29 | 8.298% | $175.7568 | $175.76 | $175.75 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.89 | 7.354% | $23.4998 | $23.50 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.35 | 6.609% | $239.1773 | $239.18 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.74 | 12.620% | $161.88 | $161.88 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.00 | $879.1792 | $879.19 | $879.25 | $879.20 | |