| 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 | $5.51 | 11.198% | $6.127 | $6.13 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.73 | 4.177% | $215.3651 | $215.37 | $215.35 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.45 | 13.570% | $172.0018 | $172.00 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.95 | 6.403% | $170.1916 | $170.19 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.47 | 10.802% | $160.0756 | $160.08 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.31 | 8.675% | $193.7784 | $193.78 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.90 | 9.307% | $254.576 | $254.58 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.32 | $1,172.1155 | $1,172.13 | $1,172.20 | $1,172.20 | |