| 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 | $5.86 | 7.227% | $6.2835 | $6.28 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.43 | 7.478% | $39.1542 | $39.15 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.47 | 8.673% | $10.2913 | $10.29 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.77 | 13.701% | $205.5373 | $205.54 | $205.55 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.91 | 9.683% | $103.0033 | $103.00 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.82 | 13.637% | $215.7058 | $215.71 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.49 | 3.873% | $15.0512 | $15.05 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $530.75 | $595.0266 | $595.02 | $595.05 | $595.10 | |