| 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 | $5.92 | 9.409% | $6.477 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.85 | 12.455% | $275.3461 | $275.35 | $275.35 | $275.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.62 | 7.862% | $236.8865 | $236.89 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.56 | 6.146% | $98.2487 | $98.25 | $98.25 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.36 | 10.288% | $80.9073 | $80.91 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.40 | 6.785% | $191.5723 | $191.57 | $191.55 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.43 | 7.608% | $73.6362 | $73.64 | $73.65 | $73.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.14 | $963.0741 | $963.09 | $963.10 | $963.00 | |