| 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 | $5.94 | 8.437% | $6.4412 | $6.44 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.82 | 13.778% | $170.4622 | $170.46 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.26 | 4.177% | $31.524 | $31.52 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.75 | 10.352% | $148.6993 | $148.70 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.45 | 8.301% | $87.1282 | $87.13 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.91 | 4.382% | $22.8701 | $22.87 | $22.85 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.79 | 7.808% | $133.4555 | $133.46 | $133.45 | $133.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.92 | $600.5805 | $600.58 | $600.55 | $600.60 | |