| 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 | $5.74 | 13.533% | $6.5168 | $6.52 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.51 | 5.803% | $41.8028 | $41.80 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.30 | 8.386% | $199.7554 | $199.76 | $199.75 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.83 | 10.526% | $26.3383 | $26.34 | $26.35 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.52 | 5.758% | $9.0106 | $9.01 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.56 | 13.575% | $40.3873 | $40.39 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.68 | 10.763% | $265.4768 | $265.48 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.14 | $589.2880 | $589.30 | $589.30 | $589.30 | |