| 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 | $5.76 | 12.339% | $6.4707 | $6.47 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.89 | 5.534% | $172.9597 | $172.96 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.41 | 7.826% | $252.7549 | $252.75 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.50 | 6.652% | $110.3848 | $110.38 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.78 | 4.384% | $162.6094 | $162.61 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.76 | 5.334% | $169.3349 | $169.33 | $169.35 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.50 | 7.288% | $127.1363 | $127.14 | $127.15 | $127.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.60 | $1,001.6507 | $1,001.64 | $1,001.65 | $1,001.70 | |