| 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 | $5.39 | 12.848% | $6.0825 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.88 | 13.640% | $86.23 | $86.23 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.53 | 9.203% | $200.4203 | $200.42 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.73 | 12.464% | $16.5659 | $16.57 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.72 | 8.259% | $75.4782 | $75.48 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.50 | 6.831% | $159.7123 | $159.71 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.41 | 10.459% | $52.3686 | $52.37 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.16 | $596.8578 | $596.86 | $596.85 | $596.90 | |