| 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 | 12.627% | $6.4761 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.74 | 12.315% | $43.5108 | $43.51 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.33 | 7.450% | $212.0311 | $212.03 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.91 | 8.743% | $85.8091 | $85.81 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.75 | 6.511% | $266.0112 | $266.01 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.93 | 9.328% | $63.3337 | $63.33 | $63.35 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.89 | 8.861% | $91.3235 | $91.32 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.30 | $768.4955 | $768.49 | $768.50 | $768.40 | |