| 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 | $5.77 | 5.132% | $6.0661 | $6.07 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.82 | 6.425% | $178.6024 | $178.60 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.91 | 9.325% | $80.8021 | $80.80 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.71 | 10.520% | $65.9915 | $65.99 | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.82 | 7.599% | $125.6972 | $125.70 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.68 | 9.295% | $216.0544 | $216.05 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.76 | 11.248% | $11.9703 | $11.97 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.47 | $685.1840 | $685.18 | $685.15 | $685.30 | |