| 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 | $5.53 | 9.115% | $6.0341 | $6.03 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.97 | 8.293% | $6.4651 | $6.47 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.66 | 13.650% | $21.2071 | $21.21 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.58 | 4.268% | $84.0192 | $84.02 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.28 | 9.189% | $124.7812 | $124.78 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.79 | 5.801% | $75.9545 | $75.95 | $75.95 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.82 | 11.181% | $259.9634 | $259.96 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $530.63 | $578.4246 | $578.42 | $578.40 | $578.50 | |