| 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 | $5.65 | 9.800% | $6.2037 | $6.20 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.40 | 10.152% | $170.0747 | $170.07 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.92 | 9.353% | $208.7767 | $208.78 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.59 | 7.351% | $121.94 | $121.94 | $121.95 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.74 | 10.103% | $156.06 | $156.06 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.89 | 5.138% | $15.655 | $15.66 | $15.65 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.27 | 12.186% | $148.3884 | $148.39 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $753.46 | $827.0985 | $827.10 | $827.10 | $827.20 | |