| 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 | $5.91 | 10.797% | $6.5481 | $6.55 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.45 | 5.363% | $216.4683 | $216.47 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.54 | 13.182% | $25.5112 | $25.51 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.99 | 5.595% | $6.3251 | $6.33 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.85 | 12.206% | $226.4878 | $226.49 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.67 | 6.424% | $59.2462 | $59.25 | $59.25 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.45 | 6.290% | $6.8557 | $6.86 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $503.86 | $547.4424 | $547.46 | $547.45 | $547.40 | |