| 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 | $5.50 | 8.290% | $5.956 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.43 | 8.727% | $142.8999 | $142.90 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.56 | 13.465% | $16.5205 | $16.52 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.35 | 5.516% | $99.5543 | $99.55 | $99.55 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.53 | 3.271% | $40.823 | $40.82 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.72 | 4.791% | $14.3773 | $14.38 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.47 | 10.122% | $194.3323 | $194.33 | $194.35 | $194.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $475.56 | $514.4633 | $514.46 | $514.45 | $514.50 | |