| 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 | $5.83 | 12.375% | $6.5515 | $6.55 | $6.55 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.50 | 12.180% | $43.1893 | $43.19 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.74 | 4.285% | $204.1275 | $204.13 | $204.15 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.95 | 4.278% | $154.2793 | $154.28 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.64 | 5.826% | $26.0755 | $26.08 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.34 | 13.102% | $81.818 | $81.82 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.83 | 4.837% | $10.3055 | $10.31 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $494.83 | $526.3466 | $526.36 | $526.40 | $526.40 | |