| 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 | $5.95 | 13.212% | $6.7361 | $6.74 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.59 | 11.380% | $251.2621 | $251.26 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.28 | 5.748% | $187.4701 | $187.47 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.82 | 7.750% | $243.3211 | $243.32 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.30 | 9.301% | $143.5122 | $143.51 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.85 | 11.754% | $43.4164 | $43.42 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.70 | 5.626% | $79.9589 | $79.96 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.49 | $955.6769 | $955.68 | $955.60 | $955.70 | |