| 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 | $5.57 | 11.817% | $6.2282 | $6.23 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.84 | 5.538% | $178.1904 | $178.19 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.90 | 7.782% | $248.8686 | $248.87 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.74 | 11.795% | $132.7454 | $132.75 | $132.75 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.74 | 12.216% | $21.0293 | $21.03 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.57 | 6.457% | $54.8999 | $54.90 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.45 | 11.767% | $38.5037 | $38.50 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $628.81 | $680.4655 | $680.47 | $680.50 | $680.40 | |