| 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 | $5.98 | 12.191% | $6.709 | $6.71 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.91 | 9.375% | $86.3078 | $86.31 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.52 | 8.240% | $209.466 | $209.47 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.78 | 13.721% | $30.4545 | $30.45 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.32 | 3.846% | $114.5629 | $114.56 | $114.55 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.51 | 3.586% | $178.6962 | $178.70 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.65 | 10.157% | $259.585 | $259.59 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.67 | $885.7814 | $885.79 | $885.75 | $885.90 | |