| 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 | $5.30 | 11.744% | $5.9224 | $5.92 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.96 | 10.323% | $8.7817 | $8.78 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.92 | 10.419% | $80.5175 | $80.52 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.56 | 8.598% | $229.7499 | $229.75 | $229.75 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.52 | 7.579% | $156.549 | $156.55 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.43 | 13.742% | $167.6898 | $167.69 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.55 | 10.218% | $118.5395 | $118.54 | $118.55 | $118.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.24 | $767.7498 | $767.75 | $767.75 | $767.60 | |