| 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 | $5.79 | 11.575% | $6.4602 | $6.46 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.97 | 12.726% | $21.3841 | $21.38 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.33 | 4.489% | $144.5396 | $144.54 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.66 | 10.860% | $227.9947 | $227.99 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.27 | 7.505% | $64.7933 | $64.79 | $64.80 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.50 | 3.107% | $98.4672 | $98.47 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.61 | 13.669% | $66.6214 | $66.62 | $66.60 | $66.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.13 | $630.2605 | $630.25 | $630.25 | $630.30 | |