| 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 | $5.97 | 9.151% | $6.5163 | $6.52 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.52 | 5.369% | $108.0243 | $108.02 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.87 | 8.704% | $171.611 | $171.61 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.45 | 6.763% | $187.3157 | $187.32 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.67 | 7.576% | $10.4026 | $10.40 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.93 | 7.108% | $13.8491 | $13.85 | $13.85 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.58 | 6.671% | $225.6945 | $225.69 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $675.99 | $723.4135 | $723.41 | $723.35 | $723.30 | |