| 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 | $5.85 | 11.607% | $6.529 | $6.53 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.55 | 8.559% | $9.2818 | $9.28 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.39 | 10.489% | $92.1368 | $92.14 | $92.15 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.56 | 10.278% | $194.7068 | $194.71 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.63 | 9.600% | $12.7465 | $12.75 | $12.75 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.71 | 12.186% | $118.5918 | $118.59 | $118.60 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.45 | 10.278% | $104.1576 | $104.16 | $104.15 | $104.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $486.14 | $538.1503 | $538.16 | $538.20 | $538.10 | |