| 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 | $5.94 | 10.363% | $6.5556 | $6.56 | $6.55 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.72 | 13.701% | $97.4645 | $97.46 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.42 | 4.420% | $137.2288 | $137.23 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.98 | 9.476% | $213.4563 | $213.46 | $213.45 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.26 | 3.557% | $136.9645 | $136.96 | $136.95 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.73 | 12.429% | $31.1766 | $31.18 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.31 | 12.434% | $238.7086 | $238.71 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.36 | $861.5549 | $861.56 | $861.55 | $861.70 | |