| 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 | $5.57 | 13.578% | $6.3263 | $6.33 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.57 | 13.192% | $87.803 | $87.80 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.35 | 13.764% | $113.0245 | $113.02 | $113.00 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.52 | 5.295% | $256.4144 | $256.41 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.42 | 13.715% | $42.5522 | $42.55 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.56 | 13.250% | $18.7542 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.94 | 11.593% | $257.7129 | $257.71 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.93 | $782.5875 | $782.57 | $782.55 | $782.60 | |