| 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 | $5.90 | 7.848% | $6.363 | $6.36 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.51 | 9.354% | $55.2347 | $55.23 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.45 | 13.246% | $52.6028 | $52.60 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.65 | 3.186% | $30.5946 | $30.59 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.51 | 12.722% | $186.5662 | $186.57 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.47 | 9.118% | $124.9074 | $124.91 | $124.90 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.44 | 11.203% | $77.2194 | $77.22 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $481.93 | $533.4881 | $533.48 | $533.45 | $533.50 | |