| 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 | $5.51 | 5.505% | $5.8133 | $5.81 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.97 | 7.227% | $109.3394 | $109.34 | $109.35 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.96 | 12.631% | $204.9434 | $204.94 | $204.95 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.79 | 8.817% | $182.584 | $182.58 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.57 | 3.552% | $226.3336 | $226.33 | $226.35 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.28 | 12.794% | $174.0186 | $174.02 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.31 | 12.774% | $202.2151 | $202.22 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.39 | $1,105.2474 | $1,105.24 | $1,105.25 | $1,105.10 | |