| 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 | 12.711% | $6.6612 | $6.66 | $6.65 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.79 | 5.476% | $227.6067 | $227.61 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.74 | 9.402% | $38.0063 | $38.01 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.49 | 12.246% | $137.4901 | $137.49 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.75 | 5.215% | $53.3966 | $53.40 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.75 | 8.453% | $115.7736 | $115.77 | $115.75 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.80 | 9.709% | $124.8488 | $124.85 | $124.85 | $124.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.23 | $703.7833 | $703.79 | $703.75 | $703.80 | |