| 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 | $5.96 | 5.222% | $6.2712 | $6.27 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.99 | 10.865% | $175.1556 | $175.16 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.30 | 6.509% | $187.7754 | $187.78 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.53 | 7.404% | $46.753 | $46.75 | $46.75 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.59 | 11.443% | $125.4737 | $125.47 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.61 | 6.367% | $64.469 | $64.47 | $64.45 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.49 | 6.837% | $263.3425 | $263.34 | $263.35 | $263.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.47 | $869.2404 | $869.24 | $869.20 | $869.40 | |