| 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 | $5.70 | 6.190% | $6.0528 | $6.05 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.34 | 12.147% | $184.3024 | $184.30 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.86 | 11.482% | $160.378 | $160.38 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.37 | 12.245% | $78.9868 | $78.99 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.98 | 13.519% | $121.4426 | $121.44 | $121.45 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.34 | 6.208% | $52.403 | $52.40 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.79 | 6.560% | $73.3026 | $73.30 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $609.38 | $676.8682 | $676.86 | $676.90 | $676.90 | |