| 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 | $5.88 | 10.237% | $6.4819 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.90 | 10.661% | $224.5312 | $224.53 | $224.55 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.79 | 8.713% | $250.8987 | $250.90 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.78 | 8.587% | $272.3145 | $272.31 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.59 | 8.592% | $186.333 | $186.33 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.40 | 3.151% | $55.0826 | $55.08 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.97 | 5.628% | $24.2628 | $24.26 | $24.25 | $24.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.31 | $1,019.9047 | $1,019.89 | $1,019.95 | $1,019.90 | |