| 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 | $6.30 | 3.515% | $6.5214 | $6.52 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.73 | 13.631% | $15.6015 | $15.60 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.74 | 8.861% | $242.477 | $242.48 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.92 | 7.184% | $58.8655 | $58.87 | $58.85 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.41 | 6.251% | $62.0612 | $62.06 | $62.05 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.57 | 12.371% | $184.929 | $184.93 | $184.95 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.42 | 3.712% | $128.0014 | $128.00 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $644.09 | $698.4570 | $698.46 | $698.45 | $698.50 | |