| 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 | 11.530% | $6.1788 | $6.18 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.96 | 7.594% | $75.2728 | $75.27 | $75.25 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.69 | 7.448% | $176.9561 | $176.96 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.56 | 8.133% | $212.5462 | $212.55 | $212.55 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.26 | 4.280% | $178.5899 | $178.59 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.76 | 9.500% | $217.6422 | $217.64 | $217.65 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.58 | 6.584% | $18.7375 | $18.74 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.35 | $885.9235 | $885.93 | $885.95 | $885.90 | |