| 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 | $5.38 | 8.730% | $5.8497 | $5.85 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.34 | 7.258% | $80.8082 | $80.81 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.76 | 13.830% | $280.8869 | $280.89 | $280.90 | $280.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.71 | 7.391% | $263.8704 | $263.87 | $263.85 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.82 | 8.335% | $143.8905 | $143.89 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.91 | 12.168% | $243.3036 | $243.30 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.37 | 11.303% | $207.4354 | $207.44 | $207.45 | $207.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.29 | $1,226.0447 | $1,226.05 | $1,226.05 | $1,226.00 | |