| 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 | $5.95 | 8.596% | $6.4615 | $6.46 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.25 | 9.464% | $56.1003 | $56.10 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.34 | 10.114% | $96.1736 | $96.17 | $96.15 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.78 | 13.828% | $14.5472 | $14.55 | $14.55 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.35 | 9.727% | $96.9438 | $96.94 | $96.95 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.50 | 7.528% | $146.7757 | $146.78 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.96 | 6.648% | $44.7495 | $44.75 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $424.13 | $461.7516 | $461.75 | $461.75 | $461.70 | |