| 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 | $5.64 | 12.490% | $6.3444 | $6.34 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.77 | 5.248% | $56.5918 | $56.59 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.63 | 8.554% | $196.0811 | $196.08 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.33 | 8.320% | $24.1879 | $24.19 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.29 | 8.860% | $170.1373 | $170.14 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.83 | 9.598% | $82.0122 | $82.01 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.73 | 5.643% | $58.8748 | $58.87 | $58.85 | $58.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.22 | $594.2295 | $594.22 | $594.25 | $594.20 | |