| 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 | $5.83 | 6.232% | $6.1933 | $6.19 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.91 | 4.333% | $49.9859 | $49.99 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.55 | 11.435% | $271.3999 | $271.40 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.35 | 9.421% | $127.3113 | $127.31 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.95 | 8.263% | $55.16 | $55.16 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.48 | 13.742% | $28.9815 | $28.98 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.68 | 4.292% | $170.7051 | $170.71 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.75 | $709.7370 | $709.74 | $709.75 | $709.80 | |