| 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 | $6.40 | 5.727% | $6.7665 | $6.77 | $6.75 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.28 | 9.797% | $49.7161 | $49.72 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.35 | 4.622% | $179.2698 | $179.27 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.46 | 7.249% | $29.4506 | $29.45 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.58 | 7.263% | $5.9853 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.34 | 6.590% | $183.6972 | $183.70 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.28 | 12.367% | $32.9011 | $32.90 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $457.69 | $487.7866 | $487.80 | $487.75 | $487.90 | |