| 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 | $5.99 | 8.779% | $6.5159 | $6.52 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.77 | 8.244% | $47.3784 | $47.38 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.83 | 8.671% | $25.8963 | $25.90 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.28 | 12.183% | $46.3091 | $46.31 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.85 | 5.520% | $6.1729 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.80 | 6.802% | $137.561 | $137.56 | $137.55 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.45 | 5.518% | $213.6212 | $213.62 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $451.97 | $483.4548 | $483.46 | $483.40 | $483.50 | |