| 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 | $5.32 | 10.430% | $5.8749 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.57 | 3.564% | $179.756 | $179.76 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.40 | 3.857% | $180.088 | $180.09 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.55 | 6.786% | $212.0236 | $212.02 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.70 | 11.671% | $36.5164 | $36.52 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.35 | 6.516% | $166.5378 | $166.54 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.58 | 11.234% | $98.5311 | $98.53 | $98.55 | $98.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.47 | $879.3278 | $879.33 | $879.30 | $879.30 | |