| 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 | 8.453% | $6.2794 | $6.28 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.60 | 5.805% | $22.8539 | $22.85 | $22.85 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.85 | 12.849% | $75.4396 | $75.44 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.85 | 11.105% | $177.6013 | $177.60 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.34 | 11.161% | $77.079 | $77.08 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.33 | 6.296% | $181.054 | $181.05 | $181.05 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.60 | 7.316% | $32.8387 | $32.84 | $32.85 | $32.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $524.36 | $573.1459 | $573.14 | $573.20 | $573.20 | |