| 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 | $5.86 | 11.590% | $6.5392 | $6.54 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.74 | 7.425% | $59.8787 | $59.88 | $59.90 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.26 | 5.274% | $106.6005 | $106.60 | $106.60 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.72 | 8.588% | $88.7381 | $88.74 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.54 | 3.381% | $138.055 | $138.06 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.47 | 13.108% | $66.1342 | $66.13 | $66.15 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.38 | 6.729% | $173.3066 | $173.31 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.97 | $639.2523 | $639.26 | $639.30 | $639.20 | |