| 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 | $5.63 | 5.306% | $5.9287 | $5.93 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.58 | 13.795% | $219.1464 | $219.15 | $219.15 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.87 | 9.794% | $162.3524 | $162.35 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.97 | 12.660% | $8.979 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.62 | 8.283% | $186.9181 | $186.92 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.64 | 12.245% | $160.1063 | $160.11 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.62 | 3.655% | $219.3547 | $219.35 | $219.35 | $219.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.93 | $962.7856 | $962.79 | $962.80 | $962.80 | |