| 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 | $5.41 | 10.818% | $5.9953 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.30 | 12.592% | $203.0034 | $203.00 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.87 | 4.633% | $140.0722 | $140.07 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.41 | 7.151% | $247.9581 | $247.96 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.76 | 10.290% | $67.0122 | $67.01 | $67.00 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.59 | 5.499% | $147.2661 | $147.27 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.76 | 8.142% | $52.73 | $52.73 | $52.75 | $52.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.10 | $864.0373 | $864.04 | $864.00 | $864.10 | |