| 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 | $5.38 | 10.786% | $5.9603 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.77 | 9.559% | $15.0863 | $15.09 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.65 | 12.793% | $184.5857 | $184.59 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.37 | 11.482% | $88.4833 | $88.48 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.38 | 7.597% | $212.375 | $212.38 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.98 | 11.150% | $221.1663 | $221.17 | $221.15 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.64 | 8.664% | $202.8105 | $202.81 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.17 | $930.4674 | $930.48 | $930.50 | $930.60 | |