| 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 | $5.98 | 8.531% | $6.4902 | $6.49 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.66 | 8.363% | $153.507 | $153.51 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.33 | 8.441% | $164.1038 | $164.10 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.75 | 8.731% | $171.5232 | $171.52 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.34 | 7.860% | $270.0167 | $270.02 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.62 | 9.380% | $56.462 | $56.46 | $56.45 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.32 | 6.181% | $187.2183 | $187.22 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.00 | $1,009.3212 | $1,009.32 | $1,009.25 | $1,009.30 | |