| 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 | $5.52 | 9.440% | $6.0411 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.84 | 12.545% | $121.3685 | $121.37 | $121.35 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.96 | 6.679% | $227.1836 | $227.18 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.44 | 11.784% | $68.6801 | $68.68 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.44 | 13.462% | $27.7301 | $27.73 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.80 | 7.344% | $85.6605 | $85.66 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.41 | 5.548% | $78.5383 | $78.54 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $566.41 | $615.2022 | $615.20 | $615.25 | $615.20 | |