| 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 | $5.79 | 12.680% | $6.5242 | $6.52 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.40 | 12.291% | $251.981 | $251.98 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.89 | 12.497% | $139.3725 | $139.37 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.36 | 4.159% | $245.1486 | $245.15 | $245.15 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.54 | 10.394% | $78.9759 | $78.98 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.92 | 13.450% | $249.4992 | $249.50 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.36 | 11.341% | $249.8047 | $249.80 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.26 | $1,221.3061 | $1,221.30 | $1,221.30 | $1,221.30 | |