| 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 | $5.99 | 10.355% | $6.6103 | $6.61 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.63 | 6.185% | $170.565 | $170.57 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.86 | 5.277% | $40.9106 | $40.91 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.73 | 11.317% | $31.9814 | $31.98 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.55 | 5.218% | $252.0497 | $252.05 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.72 | 12.771% | $169.9685 | $169.97 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.78 | 8.464% | $75.6862 | $75.69 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.26 | $747.7717 | $747.78 | $747.75 | $747.80 | |