| 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 | $5.50 | 10.274% | $6.0651 | $6.07 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.93 | 12.255% | $206.4706 | $206.47 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.61 | 10.298% | $76.7784 | $76.78 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.82 | 7.189% | $49.114 | $49.11 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.75 | 9.544% | $270.2998 | $270.30 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.64 | 10.144% | $57.9798 | $57.98 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.47 | 12.505% | $194.0374 | $194.04 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.72 | $860.7451 | $860.75 | $860.75 | $860.80 | |