| 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 | $5.62 | 12.830% | $6.341 | $6.34 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.82 | 4.680% | $6.0924 | $6.09 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.49 | 10.187% | $35.7998 | $35.80 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.77 | 5.507% | $106.3194 | $106.32 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.36 | 7.724% | $240.6123 | $240.61 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.41 | 9.314% | $14.659 | $14.66 | $14.65 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.54 | 8.765% | $101.7388 | $101.74 | $101.75 | $101.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $475.01 | $511.5627 | $511.56 | $511.55 | $511.50 | |