| 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 | $5.44 | 11.143% | $6.0462 | $6.05 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.77 | 7.817% | $24.5499 | $24.55 | $24.55 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.99 | 13.557% | $46.547 | $46.55 | $46.55 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.48 | 6.352% | $201.5158 | $201.52 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.53 | 11.280% | $164.1714 | $164.17 | $164.15 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.46 | 4.844% | $219.6062 | $219.61 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.25 | 6.835% | $200.0485 | $200.05 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.92 | $862.4850 | $862.50 | $862.45 | $862.30 | |