| 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 | $5.99 | 6.469% | $6.3775 | $6.38 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.46 | 12.573% | $194.1434 | $194.14 | $194.15 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.26 | 4.870% | $43.2694 | $43.27 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.69 | 13.508% | $93.8598 | $93.86 | $93.85 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.92 | 10.200% | $253.3718 | $253.37 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.30 | 12.471% | $179.1663 | $179.17 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.57 | 8.839% | $125.7852 | $125.79 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.19 | $895.9734 | $895.98 | $895.95 | $896.10 | |