| 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 | $5.42 | 5.285% | $5.7064 | $5.71 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.35 | 4.139% | $241.967 | $241.97 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.96 | 11.401% | $236.1256 | $236.13 | $236.15 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.77 | 8.136% | $160.8739 | $160.87 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.65 | 6.384% | $68.7773 | $68.78 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.25 | 9.665% | $138.4521 | $138.45 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.48 | 13.510% | $229.835 | $229.84 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.88 | $1,081.7373 | $1,081.75 | $1,081.75 | $1,081.80 | |