| 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 | $5.90 | 10.286% | $6.5069 | $6.51 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.33 | 12.825% | $74.8368 | $74.84 | $74.85 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.95 | 6.278% | $208.2517 | $208.25 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.54 | 5.371% | $243.976 | $243.98 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.74 | 9.507% | $93.8913 | $93.89 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.37 | 13.327% | $185.1423 | $185.14 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.70 | 12.157% | $55.742 | $55.74 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.53 | $868.3470 | $868.35 | $868.40 | $868.30 | |