| 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 | 8.548% | $6.4695 | $6.47 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.72 | 11.663% | $231.9464 | $231.95 | $231.95 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.44 | 5.683% | $230.8539 | $230.85 | $230.85 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.59 | 7.657% | $48.0043 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.46 | 10.208% | $259.4958 | $259.50 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.43 | 10.815% | $211.025 | $211.03 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.98 | 4.190% | $182.3117 | $182.31 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.58 | $1,170.1066 | $1,170.11 | $1,170.10 | $1,170.10 | |