| 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 | $5.79 | 11.846% | $6.4759 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.32 | 12.559% | $256.9947 | $256.99 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.87 | 11.552% | $15.4723 | $15.47 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.88 | 8.863% | $245.8997 | $245.90 | $245.90 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.70 | 9.567% | $126.769 | $126.77 | $126.75 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.79 | 4.798% | $16.5476 | $16.55 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.65 | 3.729% | $86.7693 | $86.77 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.00 | $754.9285 | $754.93 | $754.90 | $755.00 | |