| 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 | $5.92 | 9.555% | $6.4857 | $6.49 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.98 | 12.673% | $121.6643 | $121.66 | $121.65 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.40 | 7.769% | $219.2021 | $219.20 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.90 | 13.576% | $187.2868 | $187.29 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.35 | 5.410% | $54.128 | $54.13 | $54.15 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.52 | 5.462% | $143.9767 | $143.98 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.45 | 3.169% | $149.0276 | $149.03 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.52 | $881.7712 | $881.78 | $881.85 | $881.80 | |