| 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 | $5.51 | 11.850% | $6.1629 | $6.16 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.54 | 7.156% | $79.8741 | $79.87 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.30 | 5.747% | $210.7538 | $210.75 | $210.75 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.46 | 4.103% | $88.9664 | $88.97 | $88.95 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.61 | 12.381% | $63.6189 | $63.62 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.71 | 6.693% | $108.5175 | $108.52 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.39 | 12.341% | $91.4343 | $91.43 | $91.45 | $91.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $604.52 | $649.3279 | $649.32 | $649.25 | $649.40 | |