| 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 | $5.30 | 8.468% | $5.7488 | $5.75 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.84 | 4.295% | $157.3186 | $157.32 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.67 | 6.812% | $160.9336 | $160.93 | $160.95 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.99 | 11.639% | $280.2027 | $280.20 | $280.20 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.69 | 13.815% | $116.8766 | $116.88 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.28 | 8.694% | $116.6069 | $116.61 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.74 | 9.585% | $251.7606 | $251.76 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.51 | $1,089.4478 | $1,089.45 | $1,089.45 | $1,089.40 | |