| 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 | $5.47 | 10.532% | $6.0461 | $6.05 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.37 | 5.383% | $24.628 | $24.63 | $24.65 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.54 | 11.343% | $16.1893 | $16.19 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.93 | 3.518% | $217.3153 | $217.32 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.26 | 9.398% | $137.0319 | $137.03 | $137.05 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.67 | 10.494% | $64.8268 | $64.83 | $64.85 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.90 | 4.185% | $33.235 | $33.24 | $33.25 | $33.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $469.14 | $499.2724 | $499.29 | $499.35 | $499.10 | |