| 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 | $5.98 | 9.495% | $6.5478 | $6.55 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.95 | 7.696% | $257.3396 | $257.34 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.53 | 8.568% | $8.1752 | $8.18 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.73 | 3.157% | $208.0986 | $208.10 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.25 | 5.275% | $141.3317 | $141.33 | $141.35 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.68 | 5.446% | $129.3612 | $129.36 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.27 | 5.769% | $132.4968 | $132.50 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.39 | $883.3509 | $883.36 | $883.40 | $883.30 | |