| 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 | $5.91 | 8.626% | $6.4198 | $6.42 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.64 | 5.544% | $161.1024 | $161.10 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.77 | 12.655% | $158.5844 | $158.58 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.97 | 8.381% | $81.2532 | $81.25 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.53 | 9.168% | $185.0725 | $185.07 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.56 | 8.785% | $245.3754 | $245.38 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.40 | 3.454% | $222.8399 | $222.84 | $222.85 | $222.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.78 | $1,060.6476 | $1,060.64 | $1,060.65 | $1,060.70 | |