| 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 | $6.30 | 3.220% | $6.5029 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.50 | 7.505% | $53.215 | $53.22 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.56 | 4.679% | $8.9605 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.35 | 10.367% | $123.9973 | $124.00 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.79 | 12.711% | $225.1853 | $225.19 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.96 | 5.358% | $54.744 | $54.74 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.33 | 9.410% | $244.3454 | $244.35 | $244.35 | $244.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.79 | $716.9504 | $716.96 | $716.95 | $716.90 | |