| 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 | 13.212% | $6.521 | $6.52 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.62 | 12.695% | $112.2668 | $112.27 | $112.25 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.77 | 9.815% | $238.046 | $238.05 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.69 | 11.121% | $154.1137 | $154.11 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.93 | 8.205% | $161.1497 | $161.15 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.69 | 13.605% | $272.2998 | $272.30 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.85 | 6.652% | $140.6207 | $140.62 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.31 | $1,085.0177 | $1,085.02 | $1,084.95 | $1,084.90 | |