| 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 | $5.31 | 9.727% | $5.8265 | $5.83 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.68 | 5.278% | $48.091 | $48.09 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.34 | 6.382% | $76.9567 | $76.96 | $76.95 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.55 | 8.528% | $160.1331 | $160.13 | $160.15 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.74 | 3.272% | $132.9524 | $132.95 | $132.95 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.79 | 4.573% | $70.89 | $70.89 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.92 | 8.435% | $76.9021 | $76.90 | $76.90 | $76.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.33 | $571.7518 | $571.75 | $571.80 | $571.80 | |