| 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 | $5.45 | 7.315% | $5.8487 | $5.85 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.97 | 12.459% | $160.7826 | $160.78 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.70 | 12.111% | $20.9648 | $20.96 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.58 | 5.345% | $195.4993 | $195.50 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.53 | 6.512% | $15.4762 | $15.48 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.53 | 6.383% | $261.2022 | $261.20 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.31 | 12.779% | $65.7614 | $65.76 | $65.75 | $65.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $671.07 | $725.5352 | $725.53 | $725.55 | $725.60 | |