| 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 | $5.79 | 10.519% | $6.3991 | $6.40 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.40 | 5.525% | $175.5936 | $175.59 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.45 | 9.446% | $21.2872 | $21.29 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.54 | 12.248% | $112.8541 | $112.85 | $112.85 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.64 | 7.657% | $80.3552 | $80.36 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.98 | 8.289% | $135.3396 | $135.34 | $135.35 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.49 | 8.593% | $16.8211 | $16.82 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $507.29 | $548.6499 | $548.65 | $548.65 | $548.70 | |