| 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 | $5.74 | 7.544% | $6.173 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.29 | 3.839% | $13.8002 | $13.80 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.57 | 3.270% | $28.4715 | $28.47 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.95 | 12.589% | $243.1359 | $243.14 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.75 | 8.516% | $40.9648 | $40.96 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.91 | 11.480% | $197.2193 | $197.22 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.86 | 5.378% | $143.1666 | $143.17 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $613.07 | $672.9313 | $672.93 | $672.85 | $673.00 | |