| 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 | $5.75 | 12.412% | $6.4637 | $6.46 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.53 | 8.720% | $16.8842 | $16.88 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.33 | 8.579% | $128.4815 | $128.48 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.63 | 4.303% | $253.0704 | $253.07 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.77 | 4.642% | $16.502 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.96 | 13.872% | $95.6069 | $95.61 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.83 | 6.116% | $255.5592 | $255.56 | $255.55 | $255.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.80 | $772.5679 | $772.56 | $772.55 | $772.70 | |