| 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 | $5.58 | 12.247% | $6.2634 | $6.26 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.79 | 6.380% | $221.047 | $221.05 | $221.05 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.92 | 3.120% | $84.4759 | $84.48 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.42 | 4.361% | $52.6188 | $52.62 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.87 | 5.596% | $86.4514 | $86.45 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.45 | 10.777% | $160.0174 | $160.02 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.44 | 8.235% | $238.5932 | $238.59 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.47 | $849.4671 | $849.47 | $849.45 | $849.50 | |