| 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 | 9.780% | $6.51 | $6.51 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.80 | 4.693% | $51.0902 | $51.09 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.99 | 11.514% | $99.2363 | $99.24 | $99.25 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.42 | 9.210% | $76.9057 | $76.91 | $76.90 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.83 | 5.483% | $46.2332 | $46.23 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.53 | 11.404% | $162.1262 | $162.13 | $162.15 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.88 | 9.200% | $83.953 | $83.95 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $480.38 | $526.0546 | $526.06 | $526.10 | $526.00 | |