| 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 | $5.50 | 9.287% | $6.0108 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.52 | 10.464% | $118.7709 | $118.77 | $118.75 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.46 | 5.476% | $92.2493 | $92.25 | $92.25 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.95 | 13.550% | $229.3142 | $229.31 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.79 | 13.262% | $214.9599 | $214.96 | $214.95 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.75 | 6.212% | $177.1085 | $177.11 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.36 | 4.318% | $259.0842 | $259.08 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.33 | $1,097.4978 | $1,097.49 | $1,097.45 | $1,097.50 | |