| 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 | $5.96 | 8.485% | $6.4657 | $6.47 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.33 | 3.117% | $50.8676 | $50.87 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.96 | 11.615% | $207.5593 | $207.56 | $207.55 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.77 | 8.517% | $136.4818 | $136.48 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.34 | 11.157% | $29.2788 | $29.28 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.87 | 6.126% | $60.3539 | $60.35 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.92 | 13.327% | $46.3734 | $46.37 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $491.15 | $537.3805 | $537.38 | $537.35 | $537.60 | |