| 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 | $5.80 | 3.438% | $5.9994 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.87 | 13.658% | $99.8713 | $99.87 | $99.85 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.52 | 9.582% | $224.1171 | $224.12 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.38 | 11.450% | $160.9115 | $160.91 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.28 | 13.609% | $108.2467 | $108.25 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.81 | 8.182% | $117.7128 | $117.71 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.67 | 7.811% | $140.8766 | $140.88 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.33 | $857.7354 | $857.74 | $857.70 | $857.70 | |