| 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 | $5.52 | 8.184% | $5.9718 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.68 | 11.367% | $262.4697 | $262.47 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.84 | 3.520% | $254.4936 | $254.49 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.89 | 5.331% | $170.5204 | $170.52 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.59 | 7.271% | $162.6121 | $162.61 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.56 | 12.495% | $145.7485 | $145.75 | $145.75 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.34 | 3.447% | $158.6256 | $158.63 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.42 | $1,160.4417 | $1,160.44 | $1,160.40 | $1,160.40 | |