| 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 | $5.73 | 12.659% | $6.4554 | $6.46 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.52 | 9.578% | $93.7111 | $93.71 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.98 | 6.549% | $144.8853 | $144.89 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.61 | 6.679% | $66.7917 | $66.79 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.71 | 8.690% | $192.0661 | $192.07 | $192.05 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.59 | 7.826% | $227.0708 | $227.07 | $227.05 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.50 | 4.171% | $161.9859 | $161.99 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.64 | $892.9663 | $892.98 | $892.95 | $893.10 | |