| 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 | $5.75 | 11.491% | $6.4107 | $6.41 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.75 | 6.300% | $155.9953 | $156.00 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.71 | 5.794% | $131.9357 | $131.94 | $131.95 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.44 | 13.507% | $120.8169 | $120.82 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.71 | 5.682% | $20.8299 | $20.83 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.28 | 9.587% | $183.3171 | $183.32 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.81 | 4.428% | $10.2444 | $10.24 | $10.25 | $10.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.45 | $629.5500 | $629.56 | $629.55 | $629.40 | |