| 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 | $5.52 | 9.445% | $6.0414 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.83 | 10.744% | $91.7293 | $91.73 | $91.75 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.63 | 4.477% | $7.9716 | $7.97 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.50 | 8.427% | $236.913 | $236.91 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.59 | 8.213% | $42.8415 | $42.84 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.82 | 6.426% | $147.7406 | $147.74 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.77 | 9.840% | $174.393 | $174.39 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.66 | $707.6304 | $707.62 | $707.65 | $707.50 | |