| 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 | 4.548% | $6.0011 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.43 | 9.752% | $198.0255 | $198.03 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.35 | 10.177% | $228.452 | $228.45 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.59 | 12.847% | $210.5612 | $210.56 | $210.55 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.46 | 11.321% | $48.3801 | $48.38 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.52 | 8.380% | $8.1502 | $8.15 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.71 | 5.342% | $249.355 | $249.36 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.80 | $948.9251 | $948.93 | $948.95 | $949.10 | |