| 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 | $5.88 | 11.813% | $6.5746 | $6.57 | $6.55 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.44 | 12.753% | $201.1965 | $201.20 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.81 | 10.851% | $201.5382 | $201.54 | $201.55 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.70 | 7.777% | $150.5645 | $150.56 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.92 | 13.796% | $276.4332 | $276.43 | $276.45 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.77 | 3.600% | $97.1457 | $97.15 | $97.15 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.26 | 6.423% | $215.2512 | $215.25 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.78 | $1,148.7039 | $1,148.70 | $1,148.70 | $1,148.70 | |