| 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 | $5.55 | 9.153% | $6.058 | $6.06 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.50 | 12.367% | $56.7453 | $56.75 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.65 | 13.572% | $56.3885 | $56.39 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.34 | 10.628% | $251.5017 | $251.50 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.71 | 4.785% | $218.6968 | $218.70 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.29 | 10.220% | $247.2124 | $247.21 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.47 | 4.795% | $51.8421 | $51.84 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.51 | $888.4448 | $888.45 | $888.45 | $888.40 | |