| 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 | $5.80 | 12.678% | $6.5353 | $6.54 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.58 | 5.321% | $175.4437 | $175.44 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.58 | 8.359% | $219.5137 | $219.51 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.89 | 13.127% | $230.6546 | $230.65 | $230.65 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.40 | 11.110% | $19.3331 | $19.33 | $19.35 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.36 | 6.437% | $49.3442 | $49.34 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.42 | 4.830% | $161.8785 | $161.88 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.03 | $862.7031 | $862.69 | $862.75 | $862.60 | |