| 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 | $5.50 | 13.441% | $6.2393 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.65 | 6.316% | $166.544 | $166.54 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.85 | 13.756% | $16.8928 | $16.89 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.82 | 5.105% | $36.5976 | $36.60 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.53 | 6.289% | $157.8711 | $157.87 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.52 | 3.575% | $223.2248 | $223.22 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.36 | 12.788% | $265.4578 | $265.46 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.23 | $872.8274 | $872.82 | $872.80 | $872.80 | |