| 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 | 6.404% | $5.7458 | $5.75 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.63 | 11.576% | $256.212 | $256.21 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.94 | 7.498% | $218.1564 | $218.16 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.47 | 3.421% | $146.3097 | $146.31 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.30 | 8.579% | $256.5722 | $256.57 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.38 | 5.569% | $78.5222 | $78.52 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.77 | 10.682% | $252.1004 | $252.10 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.89 | $1,213.6187 | $1,213.62 | $1,213.55 | $1,213.60 | |