| 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 | $5.84 | 11.440% | $6.5081 | $6.51 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.37 | 11.410% | $210.9771 | $210.98 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.94 | 9.117% | $63.2224 | $63.22 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.39 | 10.672% | $26.9929 | $26.99 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.36 | 11.196% | $152.7388 | $152.74 | $152.75 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.85 | 13.767% | $130.6614 | $130.66 | $130.65 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.50 | 5.639% | $250.8926 | $250.89 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.25 | $841.9933 | $841.99 | $842.00 | $842.00 | |