| 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 | $5.98 | 3.166% | $6.1693 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.62 | 9.592% | $92.7368 | $92.74 | $92.75 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.61 | 8.264% | $81.8584 | $81.86 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.89 | 9.803% | $172.2699 | $172.27 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.80 | 8.231% | $10.6066 | $10.61 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.36 | 8.422% | $17.7378 | $17.74 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.38 | 3.376% | $204.0435 | $204.04 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.64 | $585.4223 | $585.43 | $585.40 | $585.40 | |