| 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 | $5.54 | 11.538% | $6.1792 | $6.18 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.70 | 11.257% | $125.3866 | $125.39 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.48 | 8.203% | $38.3904 | $38.39 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.87 | 12.648% | $164.3196 | $164.32 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.34 | 10.534% | $98.7511 | $98.75 | $98.75 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.63 | 11.817% | $74.5037 | $74.50 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.83 | 3.829% | $207.4815 | $207.48 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.39 | $715.0121 | $715.01 | $715.05 | $715.10 | |