| 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 | $5.52 | 6.260% | $5.8656 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.36 | 11.270% | $97.2055 | $97.21 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.74 | 10.865% | $203.7034 | $203.70 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.57 | 13.819% | $159.9954 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.48 | 7.316% | $137.8796 | $137.88 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.84 | 12.515% | $16.6972 | $16.70 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.90 | 4.509% | $188.0117 | $188.01 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.41 | $809.3584 | $809.37 | $809.35 | $809.40 | |