| 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 | $5.79 | 6.399% | $6.1605 | $6.16 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.74 | 6.462% | $190.2902 | $190.29 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.80 | 10.764% | $163.7092 | $163.71 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.47 | 10.483% | $49.1318 | $49.13 | $49.15 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.25 | 13.751% | $277.8368 | $277.84 | $277.85 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.39 | 9.622% | $107.8571 | $107.86 | $107.85 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.26 | 9.476% | $169.9724 | $169.97 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.70 | $964.9580 | $964.96 | $964.95 | $965.00 | |