| 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 | 7.204% | $6.1642 | $6.16 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.99 | 12.804% | $94.7441 | $94.74 | $94.75 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.40 | 4.737% | $71.6401 | $71.64 | $71.65 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.70 | 12.328% | $186.1275 | $186.13 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.29 | 5.510% | $115.3119 | $115.31 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.56 | 6.473% | $53.8327 | $53.83 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.79 | 9.475% | $93.9186 | $93.92 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $569.48 | $621.7391 | $621.73 | $621.75 | $621.60 | |