| 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 | $5.74 | 13.571% | $6.519 | $6.52 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.52 | 5.463% | $170.3438 | $170.34 | $170.35 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.74 | 11.664% | $94.6241 | $94.62 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.63 | 9.196% | $71.6653 | $71.67 | $71.65 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.91 | 8.294% | $87.6207 | $87.62 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.86 | 7.593% | $40.7347 | $40.73 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.35 | 13.353% | $79.7438 | $79.74 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $506.75 | $551.2514 | $551.24 | $551.20 | $551.10 | |