| 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 | $5.86 | 5.363% | $6.1743 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.68 | 6.292% | $116.5811 | $116.58 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.66 | 3.515% | $235.6622 | $235.66 | $235.65 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.96 | 11.737% | $159.7392 | $159.74 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.60 | 4.184% | $179.8216 | $179.82 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.77 | 5.870% | $101.3917 | $101.39 | $101.40 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.26 | 12.608% | $89.2531 | $89.25 | $89.25 | $89.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.79 | $888.6232 | $888.61 | $888.60 | $888.70 | |