| 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 | $5.50 | 10.618% | $6.084 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.68 | 3.204% | $16.1824 | $16.18 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.95 | 11.810% | $7.7708 | $7.77 | $7.75 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.37 | 7.782% | $71.5349 | $71.53 | $71.55 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.59 | 10.712% | $30.5454 | $30.55 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.85 | 8.209% | $187.0393 | $187.04 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.87 | 13.480% | $255.1825 | $255.18 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $519.81 | $574.3393 | $574.33 | $574.40 | $574.30 | |