| 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 | 9.775% | $6.4438 | $6.44 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.68 | 9.807% | $199.4974 | $199.50 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.66 | 6.381% | $266.6546 | $266.65 | $266.65 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.59 | 6.435% | $117.7065 | $117.71 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.64 | 7.276% | $104.7443 | $104.74 | $104.75 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.65 | 4.423% | $256.5151 | $256.52 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.54 | 4.539% | $192.9163 | $192.92 | $192.90 | $192.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.63 | $1,144.4780 | $1,144.48 | $1,144.45 | $1,144.40 | |