| 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 | $5.74 | 13.669% | $6.5246 | $6.52 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.85 | 4.612% | $209.0671 | $209.07 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.53 | 6.302% | $48.3993 | $48.40 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.77 | 8.149% | $143.5894 | $143.59 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.88 | 10.718% | $219.0888 | $219.09 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.55 | 5.417% | $213.5221 | $213.52 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.86 | 7.680% | $269.0492 | $269.05 | $269.05 | $269.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.18 | $1,109.2405 | $1,109.24 | $1,109.20 | $1,109.20 | |