| 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 | $5.87 | 11.802% | $6.5628 | $6.56 | $6.55 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.47 | 6.492% | $78.2397 | $78.24 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.88 | 7.825% | $184.2514 | $184.25 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.35 | 13.223% | $208.7266 | $208.73 | $208.75 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.85 | 10.438% | $177.6395 | $177.64 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.93 | 4.184% | $16.5965 | $16.60 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.40 | 13.402% | $96.8453 | $96.85 | $96.85 | $96.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $696.75 | $768.8618 | $768.87 | $768.90 | $768.80 | |