| 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 | $5.59 | 7.518% | $6.0103 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.45 | 9.734% | $59.7502 | $59.75 | $59.75 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.76 | 8.127% | $67.8605 | $67.86 | $67.85 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.94 | 11.606% | $27.8345 | $27.83 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.42 | 9.193% | $16.8376 | $16.84 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.66 | 3.252% | $85.3481 | $85.35 | $85.35 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.99 | 12.505% | $195.7474 | $195.75 | $195.75 | $195.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $419.81 | $459.3886 | $459.39 | $459.40 | $459.30 | |