| 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 | $5.39 | 6.375% | $5.7336 | $5.73 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.96 | 4.628% | $246.8802 | $246.88 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.56 | 13.319% | $42.5626 | $42.56 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.49 | 9.451% | $101.2312 | $101.23 | $101.25 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.38 | 3.728% | $107.234 | $107.23 | $107.25 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.92 | 5.110% | $160.7342 | $160.73 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.35 | 10.151% | $161.206 | $161.21 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.05 | $825.5818 | $825.57 | $825.65 | $825.50 | |