| 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 | $5.40 | 8.236% | $5.8447 | $5.84 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.81 | 4.134% | $204.9461 | $204.95 | $204.95 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.34 | 12.624% | $260.5444 | $260.54 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.99 | 11.502% | $8.909 | $8.91 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.65 | 9.502% | $242.7112 | $242.71 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.32 | 6.171% | $162.7814 | $162.78 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.39 | 13.825% | $190.5317 | $190.53 | $190.55 | $190.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.90 | $1,076.2685 | $1,076.26 | $1,076.30 | $1,076.10 | |