| 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 | $5.81 | 12.752% | $6.5509 | $6.55 | $6.55 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.86 | 13.385% | $166.5172 | $166.52 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.42 | 3.415% | $133.8397 | $133.84 | $133.85 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.37 | 11.631% | $9.3435 | $9.34 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.79 | 12.525% | $178.6784 | $178.68 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.68 | 10.370% | $87.9428 | $87.94 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.85 | 12.333% | $9.9415 | $9.94 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.78 | $592.8140 | $592.81 | $592.85 | $592.70 | |