| 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 | $6.48 | 6.525% | $6.9028 | $6.90 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.74 | 6.613% | $239.6021 | $239.60 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.34 | 12.175% | $211.2704 | $211.27 | $211.25 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.68 | 7.709% | $52.4327 | $52.43 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.86 | 8.352% | $249.0579 | $249.06 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.97 | 13.521% | $31.7518 | $31.75 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.90 | 4.520% | $249.6983 | $249.70 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.97 | $1,040.7160 | $1,040.71 | $1,040.70 | $1,040.80 | |