| 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 | $5.43 | 13.715% | $6.1747 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.50 | 7.729% | $156.7457 | $156.75 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.97 | 9.520% | $181.7703 | $181.77 | $181.75 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.32 | 8.406% | $95.7442 | $95.74 | $95.75 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.67 | 3.339% | $176.3687 | $176.37 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.86 | 4.621% | $228.9735 | $228.97 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.44 | 6.480% | $266.6685 | $266.67 | $266.65 | $266.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.19 | $1,112.4456 | $1,112.44 | $1,112.35 | $1,112.50 | |