| 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 | $5.89 | 9.780% | $6.466 | $6.47 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.78 | 6.509% | $182.9612 | $182.96 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.83 | 8.312% | $71.3018 | $71.30 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.44 | 9.361% | $23.447 | $23.45 | $23.45 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.62 | 9.482% | $214.1687 | $214.17 | $214.15 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.98 | 4.828% | $6.2687 | $6.27 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.57 | 9.454% | $203.1138 | $203.11 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.11 | $707.7272 | $707.73 | $707.65 | $707.80 | |