| 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 | $5.99 | 8.810% | $6.5177 | $6.52 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.80 | 11.610% | $15.4022 | $15.40 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.58 | 6.610% | $229.8298 | $229.83 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.55 | 9.617% | $51.0267 | $51.03 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.55 | 10.812% | $27.2043 | $27.20 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.62 | 7.217% | $197.944 | $197.94 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.46 | 12.305% | $186.9429 | $186.94 | $186.95 | $186.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.55 | $714.8676 | $714.86 | $714.90 | $714.70 | |