| 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 | 10.831% | $6.5058 | $6.51 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.77 | 9.473% | $145.3473 | $145.35 | $145.35 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.74 | 4.815% | $62.6165 | $62.62 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.80 | 8.465% | $260.0991 | $260.10 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.32 | 6.247% | $234.0834 | $234.08 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.80 | 12.781% | $82.1046 | $82.10 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.48 | 6.618% | $179.63 | $179.63 | $179.65 | $179.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.78 | $970.3867 | $970.39 | $970.40 | $970.30 | |