| 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 | $6.25 | 3.504% | $6.469 | $6.47 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.79 | 13.758% | $242.0656 | $242.07 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.84 | 3.554% | $122.028 | $122.03 | $122.05 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.68 | 8.765% | $59.4727 | $59.47 | $59.45 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.74 | 13.683% | $162.2711 | $162.27 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.60 | 10.234% | $23.8105 | $23.81 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.80 | 10.359% | $275.6768 | $275.68 | $275.70 | $275.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.70 | $891.7937 | $891.80 | $891.75 | $891.90 | |