| 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 | 13.479% | $6.2413 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.55 | 4.209% | $128.7502 | $128.75 | $128.75 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.42 | 9.254% | $222.2445 | $222.24 | $222.25 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.78 | 9.733% | $226.9059 | $226.91 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.57 | 12.416% | $191.748 | $191.75 | $191.75 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.79 | 3.240% | $55.5328 | $55.53 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.99 | 11.364% | $75.7164 | $75.72 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.60 | $907.1391 | $907.14 | $907.15 | $907.00 | |