| 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 | $5.89 | 10.141% | $6.4873 | $6.49 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.93 | 6.186% | $59.3898 | $59.39 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.56 | 12.689% | $239.5317 | $239.53 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.43 | 3.730% | $124.922 | $124.92 | $124.90 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.83 | 12.546% | $52.7053 | $52.71 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.70 | 8.582% | $25.7339 | $25.73 | $25.75 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.79 | 11.705% | $51.1497 | $51.15 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.13 | $559.9197 | $559.92 | $559.95 | $559.80 | |