| 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 | $5.65 | 6.650% | $6.0257 | $6.03 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.82 | 12.448% | $60.5195 | $60.52 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.74 | 5.153% | $246.8362 | $246.84 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.96 | 10.298% | $116.8718 | $116.87 | $116.85 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.90 | 12.226% | $165.9823 | $165.98 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.46 | 5.843% | $126.44 | $126.44 | $126.45 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.27 | 11.200% | $91.4842 | $91.48 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.80 | $814.1597 | $814.16 | $814.20 | $814.10 | |