| 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 | $5.31 | 12.712% | $5.985 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.30 | 6.577% | $65.3317 | $65.33 | $65.35 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.65 | 5.274% | $213.3378 | $213.34 | $213.35 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.97 | 10.700% | $160.4818 | $160.48 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.27 | 7.757% | $82.1863 | $82.19 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.90 | 13.847% | $95.5176 | $95.52 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.40 | 7.594% | $174.7327 | $174.73 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.80 | $797.5729 | $797.58 | $797.65 | $797.50 | |