| 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 | $5.86 | 9.739% | $6.4307 | $6.43 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.42 | 12.201% | $127.2584 | $127.26 | $127.25 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.54 | 5.677% | $227.7762 | $227.78 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.35 | 8.530% | $72.0097 | $72.01 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.35 | 7.734% | $101.647 | $101.65 | $101.65 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.81 | 13.465% | $137.0771 | $137.08 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.85 | 8.485% | $185.3466 | $185.35 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.18 | $857.5457 | $857.56 | $857.60 | $857.50 | |