| 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 | $6.31 | 9.775% | $6.9268 | $6.93 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.40 | 5.678% | $53.2617 | $53.26 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.61 | 5.408% | $225.162 | $225.16 | $225.15 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.45 | 6.405% | $62.1937 | $62.19 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.93 | 6.615% | $62.8282 | $62.83 | $62.85 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.49 | 9.308% | $137.1706 | $137.17 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.57 | 7.636% | $37.2098 | $37.21 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.76 | $584.7528 | $584.75 | $584.75 | $584.80 | |