| 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 | $5.92 | 9.850% | $6.5031 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.25 | 11.410% | $98.3193 | $98.32 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.39 | 5.234% | $34.0853 | $34.09 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.45 | 7.214% | $150.5821 | $150.58 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.61 | 5.805% | $174.1656 | $174.17 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.65 | 9.395% | $172.4612 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.45 | 9.601% | $153.9346 | $153.93 | $153.95 | $153.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.72 | $790.0512 | $790.05 | $790.05 | $790.10 | |