| 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 | $5.60 | 10.185% | $6.1704 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.98 | 10.202% | $44.0588 | $44.06 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.52 | 8.859% | $156.2344 | $156.23 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.87 | 4.401% | $172.1259 | $172.13 | $172.15 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.54 | 8.736% | $159.3417 | $159.34 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.67 | 5.743% | $201.6202 | $201.62 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.38 | 5.658% | $206.4346 | $206.43 | $206.45 | $206.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.56 | $945.9860 | $945.98 | $946.00 | $945.90 | |