| 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 | $5.95 | 8.830% | $6.4754 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.46 | 8.633% | $214.5067 | $214.51 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.27 | 12.457% | $173.4874 | $173.49 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.32 | 5.404% | $226.9559 | $226.96 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.84 | 13.209% | $204.7272 | $204.73 | $204.75 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.71 | 3.324% | $186.7168 | $186.72 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.53 | 9.208% | $31.157 | $31.16 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.08 | $1,044.0264 | $1,044.05 | $1,044.05 | $1,044.10 | |