| 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 | 5.150% | $5.6466 | $5.65 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.81 | 7.641% | $142.958 | $142.96 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.39 | 3.679% | $256.4915 | $256.49 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.43 | 11.585% | $60.7357 | $60.74 | $60.75 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.60 | 10.119% | $114.0833 | $114.08 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.41 | 13.699% | $189.2065 | $189.21 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.49 | 4.376% | $194.6508 | $194.65 | $194.65 | $194.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.50 | $963.7724 | $963.78 | $963.80 | $963.80 | |