| 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 | $5.50 | 13.236% | $6.228 | $6.23 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.99 | 13.495% | $48.7915 | $48.79 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.33 | 9.612% | $62.8406 | $62.84 | $62.85 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.94 | 8.822% | $241.5195 | $241.52 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.71 | 8.661% | $150.7237 | $150.72 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.66 | 13.754% | $142.9433 | $142.94 | $142.95 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.54 | 13.747% | $168.9598 | $168.96 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.67 | $822.0064 | $822.00 | $822.00 | $821.90 | |