| 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 | $5.45 | 6.208% | $5.7883 | $5.79 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.85 | 12.435% | $170.7325 | $170.73 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.72 | 3.716% | $169.8038 | $169.80 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.55 | 13.251% | $282.6179 | $282.62 | $282.60 | $282.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.53 | 6.828% | $196.0614 | $196.06 | $196.05 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.89 | 7.810% | $190.7051 | $190.71 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.58 | 11.828% | $104.6486 | $104.65 | $104.65 | $104.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,024.57 | $1,120.3576 | $1,120.36 | $1,120.35 | $1,120.30 | |