| 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 | 5.830% | $5.7148 | $5.71 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.56 | 5.691% | $32.2992 | $32.30 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.98 | 13.773% | $144.469 | $144.47 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.76 | 4.614% | $193.2848 | $193.28 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.54 | 7.233% | $182.8752 | $182.88 | $182.90 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.30 | 5.279% | $160.3399 | $160.34 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.48 | 7.248% | $177.474 | $177.47 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.02 | $896.4569 | $896.45 | $896.45 | $896.50 | |