| 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 | $5.74 | 5.183% | $6.0375 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.88 | 10.537% | $173.4104 | $173.41 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.85 | 10.840% | $58.5789 | $58.58 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.27 | 12.567% | $148.8924 | $148.89 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.88 | 10.744% | $121.6855 | $121.69 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.64 | 11.217% | $118.6018 | $118.60 | $118.60 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.43 | 9.165% | $159.8503 | $159.85 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.69 | $787.0568 | $787.06 | $787.10 | $787.10 | |