| 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 | $5.95 | 4.258% | $6.2034 | $6.20 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.50 | 3.796% | $73.1762 | $73.18 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.56 | 10.850% | $121.4473 | $121.45 | $121.45 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.86 | 11.391% | $180.2975 | $180.30 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.79 | 8.363% | $90.7974 | $90.80 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.58 | 13.141% | $9.7075 | $9.71 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.90 | 8.654% | $25.9683 | $25.97 | $25.95 | $26.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $464.14 | $507.5976 | $507.61 | $507.60 | $507.60 | |