| 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 | $5.74 | 3.635% | $5.9486 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.43 | 6.297% | $179.036 | $179.04 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.38 | 12.816% | $183.1906 | $183.19 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.96 | 13.122% | $74.6153 | $74.62 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.79 | 11.849% | $270.4397 | $270.44 | $270.45 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.60 | 6.564% | $89.0875 | $89.09 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.33 | 13.871% | $160.9339 | $160.93 | $160.95 | $160.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.23 | $963.2516 | $963.26 | $963.30 | $963.10 | |