| 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 | $5.93 | 12.455% | $6.6686 | $6.67 | $6.65 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.85 | 11.102% | $53.1623 | $53.16 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.61 | 3.438% | $138.2035 | $138.20 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.30 | 10.203% | $190.9818 | $190.98 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.46 | 9.465% | $261.0302 | $261.03 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.42 | 13.597% | $227.6711 | $227.67 | $227.65 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.92 | 13.280% | $277.4454 | $277.45 | $277.45 | $277.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.49 | $1,155.1629 | $1,155.16 | $1,155.15 | $1,155.20 | |