| 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 | $5.48 | 13.777% | $6.235 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.33 | 11.366% | $60.5051 | $60.51 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.42 | 8.586% | $110.1279 | $110.13 | $110.15 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.36 | 10.583% | $225.9874 | $225.99 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.40 | 6.187% | $208.5513 | $208.55 | $208.55 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.68 | 7.600% | $83.5837 | $83.58 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.33 | 9.102% | $80.0045 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.00 | $774.9949 | $775.00 | $775.05 | $775.00 | |