| 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 | $5.90 | 9.787% | $6.4774 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.36 | 9.322% | $48.4952 | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.59 | 9.218% | $120.7842 | $120.78 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.68 | 6.834% | $234.6929 | $234.69 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.89 | 8.663% | $110.7167 | $110.72 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.90 | 11.178% | $156.6498 | $156.65 | $156.65 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.88 | 7.814% | $154.0446 | $154.04 | $154.05 | $154.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.20 | $831.8608 | $831.86 | $831.90 | $831.80 | |