| 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 | $5.35 | 5.709% | $5.6554 | $5.66 | $5.65 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.31 | 13.491% | $173.9931 | $173.99 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.56 | 4.561% | $173.1112 | $173.11 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.69 | 5.178% | $191.0979 | $191.10 | $191.10 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.79 | 6.774% | $140.7175 | $140.72 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.34 | 13.220% | $120.3981 | $120.40 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.35 | 7.424% | $109.9485 | $109.95 | $109.95 | $109.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $846.39 | $914.9217 | $914.93 | $914.90 | $914.90 | |