| 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 | 8.195% | $6.4484 | $6.45 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.98 | 12.308% | $214.4858 | $214.49 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.45 | 4.873% | $53.9572 | $53.96 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.95 | 9.740% | $12.0165 | $12.02 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.32 | 3.422% | $30.3233 | $30.32 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.33 | 10.336% | $194.5555 | $194.56 | $194.55 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.62 | 10.577% | $257.2242 | $257.22 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $697.61 | $769.0109 | $769.02 | $768.95 | $769.00 | |