| 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 | $5.45 | 4.605% | $5.701 | $5.70 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.33 | 11.492% | $18.2066 | $18.21 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.80 | 6.205% | $133.6059 | $133.61 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.80 | 13.623% | $147.4827 | $147.48 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.49 | 3.374% | $256.8741 | $256.87 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.49 | 6.304% | $163.166 | $163.17 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.77 | 5.111% | $143.7603 | $143.76 | $143.75 | $143.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.13 | $868.7966 | $868.80 | $868.75 | $868.90 | |