| 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 | $5.99 | 9.207% | $6.5415 | $6.54 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.71 | 7.746% | $78.3421 | $78.34 | $78.35 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.30 | 11.767% | $81.9252 | $81.93 | $81.95 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.80 | 13.496% | $11.1226 | $11.12 | $11.10 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.99 | 9.728% | $100.9388 | $100.94 | $100.95 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.25 | 4.258% | $22.1548 | $22.15 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.44 | 6.675% | $189.2841 | $189.28 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $452.48 | $490.3091 | $490.30 | $490.35 | $490.20 | |