| 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 | $5.83 | 11.154% | $6.4803 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.48 | 3.511% | $14.9884 | $14.99 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.78 | 3.575% | $101.2756 | $101.28 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.78 | 12.641% | $198.0003 | $198.00 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.81 | 6.129% | $167.4822 | $167.48 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.96 | 12.244% | $42.6078 | $42.61 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.35 | 3.384% | $25.174 | $25.17 | $25.15 | $25.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $513.99 | $556.0086 | $556.01 | $556.05 | $556.10 | |