| 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 | $5.87 | 11.175% | $6.526 | $6.53 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.42 | 11.448% | $49.5052 | $49.51 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.98 | 4.420% | $218.2169 | $218.22 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.63 | 3.451% | $189.9671 | $189.97 | $189.95 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.98 | 9.300% | $171.5791 | $171.58 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.37 | 12.311% | $53.2017 | $53.20 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.29 | 6.806% | $154.1104 | $154.11 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.54 | $843.1064 | $843.12 | $843.10 | $843.10 | |