| 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 | $6.50 | 5.304% | $6.8448 | $6.84 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.80 | 10.848% | $115.0602 | $115.06 | $115.05 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.81 | 10.606% | $211.0473 | $211.05 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.87 | 4.238% | $158.3063 | $158.31 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.37 | 11.273% | $121.6993 | $121.70 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.55 | 13.577% | $159.6325 | $159.63 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.77 | 4.546% | $160.7604 | $160.76 | $160.75 | $160.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.67 | $933.3508 | $933.35 | $933.35 | $933.30 | |