| 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 | $5.80 | 9.861% | $6.3719 | $6.37 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.60 | 12.396% | $104.0787 | $104.08 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.36 | 9.326% | $252.9366 | $252.94 | $252.95 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.98 | 4.378% | $132.5392 | $132.54 | $132.55 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.73 | 4.843% | $146.4971 | $146.50 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.81 | 6.625% | $38.1824 | $38.18 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.66 | 5.552% | $172.7464 | $172.75 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.94 | $853.3523 | $853.36 | $853.40 | $853.30 | |