| 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 | $5.50 | 8.204% | $5.9512 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.54 | 13.331% | $175.1417 | $175.14 | $175.15 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.40 | 9.735% | $219.9089 | $219.91 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.53 | 3.265% | $121.3674 | $121.37 | $121.35 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.28 | 4.758% | $12.8643 | $12.86 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.27 | 4.762% | $21.2353 | $21.24 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.98 | 7.380% | $67.6279 | $67.63 | $67.65 | $67.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $573.50 | $624.0967 | $624.10 | $624.10 | $624.10 | |