| 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 | $5.72 | 9.872% | $6.2847 | $6.28 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.84 | 5.309% | $152.5296 | $152.53 | $152.55 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.86 | 12.515% | $202.3695 | $202.37 | $202.35 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.67 | 9.483% | $28.1043 | $28.10 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.82 | 5.703% | $13.5511 | $13.55 | $13.55 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.56 | 6.223% | $154.6182 | $154.62 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.61 | 9.847% | $25.9349 | $25.93 | $25.95 | $25.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.08 | $583.3923 | $583.38 | $583.40 | $583.40 | |