| 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 | $6.50 | 5.739% | $6.873 | $6.87 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.66 | 6.665% | $155.3682 | $155.37 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.79 | 5.203% | $90.2537 | $90.25 | $90.25 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.25 | 12.828% | $29.6174 | $29.62 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.94 | 10.196% | $37.4005 | $37.40 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.89 | 8.530% | $140.9696 | $140.97 | $140.95 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.95 | 13.343% | $173.3581 | $173.36 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.98 | $633.8405 | $633.84 | $633.75 | $634.00 | |