| 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 | $5.35 | 12.552% | $6.0215 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.81 | 7.867% | $155.1235 | $155.12 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.62 | 9.819% | $148.9365 | $148.94 | $148.95 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.70 | 12.804% | $237.678 | $237.68 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.95 | 11.722% | $171.996 | $172.00 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.47 | 10.498% | $8.2542 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.40 | 7.141% | $55.0705 | $55.07 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.30 | $783.0802 | $783.08 | $783.05 | $783.10 | |