| 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 | $5.55 | 6.567% | $5.9145 | $5.91 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.72 | 7.724% | $160.2071 | $160.21 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.77 | 12.481% | $186.4598 | $186.46 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.60 | 12.674% | $89.6885 | $89.69 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.71 | 9.211% | $153.6708 | $153.67 | $153.65 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.56 | 12.751% | $80.6846 | $80.68 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.75 | 8.380% | $55.0029 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $662.66 | $731.6282 | $731.62 | $731.60 | $731.70 | |