| 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 | $5.71 | 13.572% | $6.485 | $6.49 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.37 | 8.233% | $238.5131 | $238.51 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.95 | 10.249% | $14.2772 | $14.28 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.96 | 10.108% | $6.5624 | $6.56 | $6.55 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.36 | 8.587% | $262.0856 | $262.09 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.61 | 4.221% | $243.4707 | $243.47 | $243.45 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.85 | 6.815% | $219.8787 | $219.88 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.81 | $991.2727 | $991.28 | $991.30 | $991.40 | |