| 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 | $5.75 | 11.516% | $6.4122 | $6.41 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.96 | 3.376% | $181.9004 | $181.90 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.29 | 4.841% | $173.2917 | $173.29 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.38 | 12.165% | $140.6325 | $140.63 | $140.65 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.77 | 12.474% | $10.9887 | $10.99 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.94 | 6.739% | $255.0422 | $255.04 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.39 | 7.597% | $129.536 | $129.54 | $129.55 | $129.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.48 | $897.8037 | $897.80 | $897.85 | $897.70 | |