| 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 | $6.44 | 5.491% | $6.7936 | $6.79 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.88 | 12.624% | $157.5385 | $157.54 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.82 | 7.394% | $22.3594 | $22.36 | $22.35 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.56 | 6.330% | $95.2291 | $95.23 | $95.25 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.95 | 7.598% | $33.3016 | $33.30 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.45 | 5.500% | $123.9098 | $123.91 | $123.90 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.64 | 6.659% | $100.9421 | $100.94 | $100.95 | $100.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $499.74 | $540.0741 | $540.07 | $540.10 | $540.00 | |