| 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 | $5.99 | 8.657% | $6.5086 | $6.51 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.34 | 8.390% | $271.3435 | $271.34 | $271.35 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.50 | 7.413% | $54.2436 | $54.24 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.56 | 7.198% | $26.3278 | $26.33 | $26.35 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.53 | 10.424% | $166.2212 | $166.22 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.46 | 6.727% | $128.5633 | $128.56 | $128.55 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.33 | 5.860% | $17.2869 | $17.29 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $618.71 | $670.4949 | $670.49 | $670.50 | $670.40 | |