| 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 | $5.43 | 7.655% | $5.8457 | $5.85 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.48 | 3.269% | $49.0321 | $49.03 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.86 | 9.279% | $182.3429 | $182.34 | $182.35 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.96 | 12.536% | $145.1264 | $145.13 | $145.15 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.95 | 8.418% | $105.1113 | $105.11 | $105.10 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.65 | 6.743% | $39.1213 | $39.12 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.51 | 8.168% | $167.1304 | $167.13 | $167.15 | $167.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.84 | $693.7101 | $693.71 | $693.75 | $693.50 | |