| 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 | $5.73 | 9.780% | $6.2904 | $6.29 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.29 | 8.181% | $56.5678 | $56.57 | $56.55 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.44 | 13.177% | $101.2255 | $101.23 | $101.25 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.78 | 8.870% | $15.0023 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.30 | 3.534% | $248.7922 | $248.79 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.99 | 11.292% | $28.9248 | $28.92 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.80 | 6.537% | $23.2251 | $23.23 | $23.25 | $23.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $449.33 | $480.0281 | $480.03 | $480.05 | $480.00 | |