| 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 | $5.96 | 11.294% | $6.6331 | $6.63 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.25 | 11.636% | $56.0971 | $56.10 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.69 | 13.868% | $134.0112 | $134.01 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.38 | 6.722% | $126.3375 | $126.34 | $126.35 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.54 | 8.348% | $20.0877 | $20.09 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.95 | 4.376% | $258.8003 | $258.80 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.66 | 5.671% | $261.7048 | $261.70 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.43 | $863.6717 | $863.67 | $863.70 | $863.60 | |