| 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 | $5.74 | 4.687% | $6.009 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.86 | 13.111% | $20.2016 | $20.20 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.65 | 8.497% | $6.1301 | $6.13 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.52 | 5.713% | $187.6617 | $187.66 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.95 | 6.485% | $119.21 | $119.21 | $119.20 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.40 | 8.595% | $122.0608 | $122.06 | $122.05 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.54 | 12.151% | $34.2509 | $34.25 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $461.66 | $495.5241 | $495.52 | $495.50 | $495.60 | |