| 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 | $5.98 | 8.312% | $6.4771 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.63 | 13.309% | $16.5771 | $16.58 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.27 | 4.559% | $249.1327 | $249.13 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.77 | 3.556% | $63.9665 | $63.97 | $63.95 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.73 | 3.519% | $67.0078 | $67.01 | $67.00 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.64 | 12.653% | $82.9577 | $82.96 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.28 | 9.583% | $9.0735 | $9.07 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $467.30 | $495.1924 | $495.20 | $495.20 | $495.30 | |