| 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 | $6.26 | 8.250% | $6.7765 | $6.78 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.79 | 7.770% | $153.8848 | $153.88 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.31 | 6.473% | $180.2694 | $180.27 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.25 | 11.279% | $124.9107 | $124.91 | $124.90 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.93 | 13.627% | $144.2268 | $144.23 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.74 | 13.528% | $233.5725 | $233.57 | $233.55 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.72 | 3.400% | $245.8025 | $245.80 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.00 | $1,089.4432 | $1,089.44 | $1,089.45 | $1,089.50 | |