| 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 | $6.25 | 9.129% | $6.8206 | $6.82 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.48 | 13.362% | $203.4621 | $203.46 | $203.45 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.63 | 12.390% | $155.8063 | $155.81 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.74 | 7.276% | $251.8197 | $251.82 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.45 | 12.650% | $134.5604 | $134.56 | $134.55 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.88 | 11.172% | $20.9893 | $20.99 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.65 | 10.125% | $165.9033 | $165.90 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.08 | $939.3617 | $939.36 | $939.30 | $939.40 | |