| 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 | $5.48 | 7.269% | $5.8783 | $5.88 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.48 | 3.652% | $108.2956 | $108.30 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.41 | 5.290% | $28.86 | $28.86 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.69 | 7.514% | $34.0712 | $34.07 | $34.05 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.62 | 7.155% | $242.8347 | $242.83 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.25 | 9.830% | $145.2502 | $145.25 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.50 | 11.364% | $214.3757 | $214.38 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.43 | $779.5657 | $779.57 | $779.60 | $779.70 | |