| 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 | $5.88 | 4.624% | $6.1519 | $6.15 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.74 | 6.536% | $126.5008 | $126.50 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.73 | 4.407% | $105.1692 | $105.17 | $105.15 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.68 | 12.378% | $88.419 | $88.42 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.71 | 12.193% | $9.772 | $9.77 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.42 | 5.521% | $37.3755 | $37.38 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.47 | 8.499% | $107.924 | $107.92 | $107.90 | $107.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $447.63 | $481.3124 | $481.31 | $481.25 | $481.40 | |