| 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 | $5.54 | 7.787% | $5.9714 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.70 | 3.245% | $165.9147 | $165.91 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.65 | 8.370% | $83.0656 | $83.07 | $83.05 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.42 | 7.443% | $248.6446 | $248.64 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.43 | 5.345% | $24.6823 | $24.68 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.86 | 10.401% | $182.0071 | $182.01 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.55 | 8.230% | $226.796 | $226.80 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.15 | $937.0817 | $937.08 | $937.05 | $937.10 | |