| 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 | $5.83 | 11.246% | $6.4856 | $6.49 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.92 | 13.529% | $87.3265 | $87.33 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.70 | 10.621% | $36.1731 | $36.17 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.52 | 3.572% | $109.2892 | $109.29 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.36 | 12.700% | $30.8347 | $30.83 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.92 | 6.280% | $115.7602 | $115.76 | $115.75 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.27 | 4.477% | $161.1767 | $161.18 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.52 | $547.0460 | $547.05 | $547.10 | $547.10 | |