| 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 | $5.37 | 4.675% | $5.621 | $5.62 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.76 | 11.707% | $23.1904 | $23.19 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.50 | 10.563% | $25.9823 | $25.98 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.34 | 13.614% | $154.9013 | $154.90 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.52 | 13.748% | $170.076 | $170.08 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.45 | 7.439% | $235.7749 | $235.77 | $235.75 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.93 | 13.132% | $32.7291 | $32.73 | $32.75 | $32.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.87 | $648.2750 | $648.27 | $648.30 | $648.30 | |