| 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 | $5.96 | 8.627% | $6.4742 | $6.47 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.32 | 8.229% | $226.5449 | $226.54 | $226.55 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.74 | 3.345% | $48.3035 | $48.30 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.60 | 7.744% | $161.185 | $161.19 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.91 | 12.291% | $113.3128 | $113.31 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.75 | 8.244% | $41.9446 | $41.94 | $41.95 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.30 | 9.596% | $111.0207 | $111.02 | $111.00 | $111.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.58 | $708.7857 | $708.77 | $708.75 | $708.70 | |