| 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 | $5.70 | 13.509% | $6.47 | $6.47 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.62 | 10.753% | $231.0529 | $231.05 | $231.05 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.79 | 10.706% | $139.2571 | $139.26 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.44 | 9.357% | $177.6395 | $177.64 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.82 | 7.116% | $101.5674 | $101.57 | $101.55 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.93 | 6.453% | $37.184 | $37.18 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.63 | 12.195% | $263.2431 | $263.24 | $263.25 | $263.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.93 | $956.4140 | $956.41 | $956.40 | $956.50 | |