| 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 | $5.98 | 8.320% | $6.4775 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.58 | 7.351% | $15.6518 | $15.65 | $15.65 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.66 | 8.327% | $168.6218 | $168.62 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.89 | 13.673% | $95.3603 | $95.36 | $95.35 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.62 | 9.616% | $228.6809 | $228.68 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.32 | 9.588% | $97.884 | $97.88 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.56 | 3.698% | $55.5406 | $55.54 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $611.61 | $668.2169 | $668.21 | $668.25 | $668.30 | |