| 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 | $5.76 | 5.541% | $6.0792 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.45 | 8.564% | $80.8259 | $80.83 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.35 | 11.594% | $142.115 | $142.12 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.42 | 3.560% | $122.6358 | $122.64 | $122.65 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.74 | 3.483% | $36.9848 | $36.98 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.63 | 5.127% | $175.1731 | $175.17 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.63 | 13.753% | $123.5699 | $123.57 | $123.55 | $123.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.98 | $687.3837 | $687.39 | $687.40 | $687.40 | |