| 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 | 5.135% | $6.0453 | $6.05 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.93 | 12.769% | $261.5451 | $261.55 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.37 | 12.617% | $15.0569 | $15.06 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.28 | 10.717% | $92.2051 | $92.21 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.32 | 6.151% | $177.6119 | $177.61 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.99 | 8.128% | $247.6023 | $247.60 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.30 | 9.832% | $53.0489 | $53.05 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.94 | $853.1155 | $853.13 | $853.10 | $853.00 | |