| 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 | $5.93 | 9.565% | $6.4972 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.74 | 12.256% | $263.5097 | $263.51 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.74 | 3.801% | $140.8995 | $140.90 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.97 | 10.238% | $127.843 | $127.84 | $127.85 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.76 | 8.675% | $110.5877 | $110.59 | $110.60 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.42 | 12.667% | $278.7607 | $278.76 | $278.75 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.61 | 6.295% | $118.6358 | $118.64 | $118.65 | $118.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.17 | $1,046.7336 | $1,046.74 | $1,046.75 | $1,046.70 | |