| 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 | $5.96 | 9.407% | $6.5207 | $6.52 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.44 | 12.635% | $132.2785 | $132.28 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.59 | 11.625% | $180.3748 | $180.37 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.67 | 8.376% | $93.9295 | $93.93 | $93.95 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.75 | 5.606% | $38.8102 | $38.81 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.74 | 4.677% | $86.6097 | $86.61 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.36 | 13.336% | $44.609 | $44.61 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $530.51 | $583.1324 | $583.13 | $583.10 | $583.10 | |