| 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 | $5.77 | 10.504% | $6.3761 | $6.38 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.89 | 10.649% | $182.4491 | $182.45 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.43 | 9.359% | $176.5382 | $176.54 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.99 | 7.290% | $174.872 | $174.87 | $174.85 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.32 | 4.773% | $208.8335 | $208.83 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.25 | 8.136% | $185.1829 | $185.18 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.79 | 12.110% | $62.5462 | $62.55 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.44 | $996.7980 | $996.80 | $996.85 | $996.70 | |