| 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 | $6.27 | 3.549% | $6.4925 | $6.49 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.91 | 13.537% | $100.9457 | $100.95 | $100.95 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.65 | 4.218% | $41.3224 | $41.32 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.90 | 5.210% | $92.4796 | $92.48 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.75 | 4.549% | $37.3763 | $37.38 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.40 | 6.705% | $108.1989 | $108.20 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.74 | 6.144% | $188.6603 | $188.66 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.62 | $575.4757 | $575.48 | $575.50 | $575.50 | |