| 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 | $5.93 | 5.455% | $6.2535 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.28 | 12.229% | $20.5155 | $20.52 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.26 | 5.569% | $219.858 | $219.86 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.25 | 9.521% | $120.7469 | $120.75 | $120.75 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.50 | 13.290% | $27.7561 | $27.76 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.78 | 8.166% | $100.3564 | $100.36 | $100.35 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.53 | 4.865% | $6.8477 | $6.85 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $466.53 | $502.3341 | $502.35 | $502.30 | $502.40 | |