| 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 | $5.83 | 7.786% | $6.2839 | $6.28 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.38 | 8.234% | $18.8111 | $18.81 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.87 | 7.538% | $218.1623 | $218.16 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.57 | 10.490% | $30.4621 | $30.46 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.67 | 5.625% | $54.5764 | $54.58 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.29 | 12.618% | $111.8184 | $111.82 | $111.80 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.32 | 4.781% | $74.7298 | $74.73 | $74.75 | $74.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $475.93 | $514.8440 | $514.84 | $514.85 | $514.90 | |