| 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 | $212.78 | 9.288% | $232.543 | $232.54 | $232.55 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.80 | 3.420% | $5.9984 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.85 | 8.776% | $204.3357 | $204.34 | $204.35 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.77 | 8.829% | $132.5211 | $132.52 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.39 | 8.560% | $39.505 | $39.51 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.76 | 11.156% | $108.6661 | $108.67 | $108.65 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.42 | 8.333% | $26.4549 | $26.45 | $26.45 | $26.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.77 | $750.0242 | $750.03 | $750.00 | $750.00 | |