| 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 | $5.63 | 5.235% | $5.9247 | $5.92 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.71 | 4.752% | $102.3532 | $102.35 | $102.35 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.62 | 6.811% | $183.309 | $183.31 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.53 | 9.267% | $178.6843 | $178.68 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.45 | 11.417% | $130.8593 | $130.86 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.42 | 11.854% | $271.1565 | $271.16 | $271.15 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.60 | 3.672% | $96.0003 | $96.00 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.96 | $968.2873 | $968.28 | $968.25 | $968.40 | |