| 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 | $5.87 | 11.523% | $6.5464 | $6.55 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.36 | 3.220% | $228.4878 | $228.49 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.64 | 9.162% | $52.0048 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.56 | 11.173% | $154.0413 | $154.04 | $154.05 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.97 | 12.820% | $271.8624 | $271.86 | $271.85 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.88 | 8.567% | $65.0099 | $65.01 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.89 | 12.519% | $105.6441 | $105.64 | $105.65 | $105.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.17 | $883.5967 | $883.59 | $883.60 | $883.50 | |