| 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 | $5.95 | 4.733% | $6.2316 | $6.23 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.87 | 8.615% | $76.9755 | $76.98 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.48 | 12.808% | $160.7288 | $160.73 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.95 | 7.371% | $196.4352 | $196.44 | $196.45 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.68 | 10.845% | $234.6367 | $234.64 | $234.65 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.46 | 7.835% | $161.1702 | $161.17 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.27 | 7.375% | $17.4699 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.66 | $853.6479 | $853.66 | $853.70 | $853.60 | |