| 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 | $5.95 | 6.655% | $6.346 | $6.35 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.53 | 3.520% | $171.3567 | $171.36 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.45 | 7.805% | $237.6561 | $237.66 | $237.65 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.34 | 9.176% | $56.051 | $56.05 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.30 | 6.699% | $253.1967 | $253.20 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.65 | 7.701% | $238.7193 | $238.72 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.92 | 7.408% | $138.4704 | $138.47 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.14 | $1,101.7962 | $1,101.81 | $1,101.75 | $1,101.90 | |