| 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 | $5.97 | 6.267% | $6.3441 | $6.34 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.74 | 4.538% | $173.2613 | $173.26 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.87 | 5.570% | $155.0507 | $155.05 | $155.05 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.35 | 11.686% | $50.6496 | $50.65 | $50.65 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.38 | 11.387% | $189.7812 | $189.78 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.99 | 6.466% | $109.6493 | $109.65 | $109.65 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.88 | 10.750% | $165.9921 | $165.99 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.18 | $850.7283 | $850.72 | $850.75 | $850.70 | |