| 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 | $5.58 | 12.857% | $6.2974 | $6.30 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.64 | 12.121% | $17.5357 | $17.54 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.30 | 12.525% | $54.3496 | $54.35 | $54.35 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.34 | 4.633% | $162.5369 | $162.54 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.32 | 4.737% | $68.4142 | $68.41 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.97 | 12.168% | $44.8335 | $44.83 | $44.85 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.61 | 9.273% | $132.8869 | $132.89 | $132.90 | $132.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $451.76 | $486.8542 | $486.86 | $486.90 | $486.70 | |