| 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 | $6.35 | 6.723% | $6.7769 | $6.78 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.33 | 5.134% | $39.2465 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.91 | 13.644% | $13.535 | $13.54 | $13.55 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.95 | 8.379% | $193.9442 | $193.94 | $193.95 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.40 | 11.606% | $191.2927 | $191.29 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.47 | 7.842% | $214.034 | $214.03 | $214.05 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.85 | 7.864% | $253.3186 | $253.32 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.26 | $912.1479 | $912.15 | $912.20 | $912.00 | |