| 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 | $6.41 | 6.375% | $6.8186 | $6.82 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.95 | 9.126% | $42.5046 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.84 | 6.459% | $7.2818 | $7.28 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.28 | 12.601% | $233.3994 | $233.40 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.69 | 9.819% | $103.9876 | $103.99 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.90 | 6.719% | $102.3435 | $102.34 | $102.35 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.95 | 13.505% | $159.9853 | $159.99 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $591.02 | $656.3208 | $656.32 | $656.35 | $656.30 | |