| 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 | $5.96 | 11.525% | $6.6469 | $6.65 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.98 | 13.818% | $15.9118 | $15.91 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.84 | 13.866% | $105.7132 | $105.71 | $105.70 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.33 | 4.684% | $144.8094 | $144.81 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.61 | 5.217% | $9.0592 | $9.06 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.65 | 3.772% | $73.3149 | $73.31 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.66 | 7.651% | $261.2259 | $261.23 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $573.03 | $616.6813 | $616.68 | $616.65 | $616.60 | |