| 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 | 8.183% | $6.4693 | $6.47 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.29 | 8.503% | $233.5961 | $233.60 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.61 | 9.480% | $72.9246 | $72.92 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.91 | 12.368% | $57.2065 | $57.21 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.98 | 10.157% | $24.2125 | $24.21 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.31 | 10.760% | $39.1094 | $39.11 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.80 | 5.425% | $169.5234 | $169.52 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $556.88 | $603.0418 | $603.04 | $602.95 | $603.00 | |