| 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 | $5.26 | 7.750% | $5.6677 | $5.67 | $5.65 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.61 | 7.858% | $166.7593 | $166.76 | $166.75 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.30 | 4.677% | $61.0267 | $61.03 | $61.05 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.74 | 13.723% | $256.7183 | $256.72 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.77 | 10.244% | $30.6148 | $30.61 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.27 | 12.496% | $147.6735 | $147.67 | $147.65 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.89 | 3.368% | $61.9071 | $61.91 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $662.84 | $730.3674 | $730.37 | $730.30 | $730.40 | |