| 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 | $6.26 | 3.196% | $6.4601 | $6.46 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.37 | 13.445% | $42.3944 | $42.39 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.60 | 10.536% | $141.0439 | $141.04 | $141.05 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.44 | 9.284% | $198.2849 | $198.28 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.80 | 11.233% | $129.9201 | $129.92 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.95 | 5.719% | $12.6334 | $12.63 | $12.65 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.87 | 10.611% | $16.4479 | $16.45 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $496.29 | $547.1847 | $547.17 | $547.20 | $547.10 | |