| 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 | $5.76 | 8.745% | $6.2637 | $6.26 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.44 | 8.337% | $52.4784 | $52.48 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.91 | 3.479% | $118.9077 | $118.91 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.25 | 7.856% | $222.453 | $222.45 | $222.45 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.53 | 7.741% | $221.4401 | $221.44 | $221.45 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.95 | 9.547% | $121.5424 | $121.54 | $121.55 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.65 | 4.209% | $94.4655 | $94.47 | $94.45 | $94.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.49 | $837.5508 | $837.55 | $837.55 | $837.60 | |