| 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 | $5.42 | 10.547% | $5.9916 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.40 | 12.769% | $161.7107 | $161.71 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.47 | 5.457% | $93.2978 | $93.30 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.86 | 5.702% | $168.9752 | $168.98 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.95 | 11.770% | $167.5991 | $167.60 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.91 | 10.712% | $97.3269 | $97.33 | $97.35 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.48 | 10.166% | $272.6388 | $272.64 | $272.65 | $272.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.49 | $967.5401 | $967.55 | $967.60 | $967.50 | |