| 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 | $5.81 | 8.658% | $6.313 | $6.31 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.80 | 13.842% | $225.1795 | $225.18 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.32 | 9.325% | $110.7681 | $110.77 | $110.75 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.43 | 8.601% | $252.4213 | $252.42 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.49 | 12.383% | $148.8962 | $148.90 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.53 | 6.181% | $122.6709 | $122.67 | $122.65 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.31 | 12.725% | $110.8199 | $110.82 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.69 | $977.0689 | $977.07 | $977.00 | $977.10 | |