| 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 | 9.761% | $6.4539 | $6.45 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.30 | 13.432% | $170.4883 | $170.49 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.57 | 9.688% | $179.4167 | $179.42 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.28 | 8.261% | $213.5773 | $213.58 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.29 | 7.448% | $196.9414 | $196.94 | $196.95 | $196.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.65 | 9.259% | $115.4321 | $115.43 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.86 | 4.709% | $19.7481 | $19.75 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.83 | $902.0578 | $902.06 | $902.10 | $902.00 | |