| 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 | 8.154% | $6.4784 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.50 | 8.334% | $154.376 | $154.38 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.73 | 13.251% | $268.0991 | $268.10 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.26 | 9.495% | $15.614 | $15.61 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.51 | 3.512% | $204.4466 | $204.45 | $204.45 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.43 | 5.850% | $25.8592 | $25.86 | $25.85 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.74 | 13.873% | $14.5074 | $14.51 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.16 | $689.3807 | $689.39 | $689.40 | $689.40 | |