| 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 | $5.78 | 12.729% | $6.5157 | $6.52 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.59 | 4.215% | $33.9637 | $33.96 | $33.95 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.42 | 10.822% | $244.2739 | $244.27 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.68 | 13.642% | $97.3685 | $97.37 | $97.35 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.43 | 7.489% | $146.6472 | $146.65 | $146.65 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.54 | 6.767% | $182.0804 | $182.08 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.52 | 5.475% | $258.9622 | $258.96 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.96 | $969.8116 | $969.81 | $969.75 | $969.90 | |