| 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 | $5.44 | 13.768% | $6.189 | $6.19 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.81 | 13.257% | $184.3937 | $184.39 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.71 | 9.708% | $18.3322 | $18.33 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.88 | 8.629% | $86.7728 | $86.77 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.48 | 13.130% | $140.8242 | $140.82 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.87 | 9.779% | $8.6396 | $8.64 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.95 | 7.721% | $82.8913 | $82.89 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $474.14 | $528.0428 | $528.03 | $528.05 | $528.00 | |