| 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 | $5.47 | 4.515% | $5.717 | $5.72 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.29 | 6.571% | $217.7139 | $217.71 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.62 | 10.402% | $153.0393 | $153.04 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.86 | 6.812% | $230.5644 | $230.56 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.46 | 5.764% | $165.4784 | $165.48 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.71 | 7.131% | $218.2366 | $218.24 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.25 | 5.173% | $129.6257 | $129.63 | $129.65 | $129.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.66 | $1,120.3753 | $1,120.38 | $1,120.40 | $1,120.30 | |