| 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 | $5.91 | 10.535% | $6.5326 | $6.53 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.79 | 8.524% | $59.4603 | $59.46 | $59.45 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.84 | 4.141% | $155.0035 | $155.00 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.45 | 5.803% | $159.1806 | $159.18 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.56 | 12.169% | $247.3999 | $247.40 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.86 | 7.554% | $156.8783 | $156.88 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.66 | 3.371% | $216.7276 | $216.73 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.07 | $1,001.1828 | $1,001.18 | $1,001.25 | $1,001.20 | |