| 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 | $5.39 | 11.218% | $5.9947 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.92 | 4.254% | $186.5313 | $186.53 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.25 | 13.579% | $30.9503 | $30.95 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.66 | 7.278% | $136.9511 | $136.95 | $136.95 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.39 | 4.357% | $72.4133 | $72.41 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.52 | 5.668% | $223.509 | $223.51 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.41 | 10.768% | $207.5903 | $207.59 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.54 | $863.9400 | $863.93 | $863.95 | $864.00 | |