| 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 | $5.82 | 5.853% | $6.1606 | $6.16 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.71 | 12.628% | $55.9874 | $55.99 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.46 | 7.621% | $137.1737 | $137.17 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.61 | 8.266% | $113.2571 | $113.26 | $113.25 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.60 | 12.713% | $201.3054 | $201.31 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.81 | 7.593% | $139.6665 | $139.67 | $139.65 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.52 | 4.774% | $130.4646 | $130.46 | $130.45 | $130.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.53 | $784.0153 | $784.02 | $783.95 | $784.20 | |