| 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 | $5.59 | 6.175% | $5.9352 | $5.94 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.97 | 12.364% | $132.5558 | $132.56 | $132.55 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.52 | 5.422% | $163.9523 | $163.95 | $163.95 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.78 | 10.339% | $168.5759 | $168.58 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.70 | 9.770% | $204.9406 | $204.94 | $204.95 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.68 | 5.284% | $131.2681 | $131.27 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.62 | 4.492% | $13.1869 | $13.19 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.86 | $820.4148 | $820.43 | $820.45 | $820.50 | |