| 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 | 6.770% | $5.8403 | $5.84 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.46 | 12.114% | $159.7176 | $159.72 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.96 | 13.305% | $242.4274 | $242.43 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.75 | 9.375% | $127.6953 | $127.70 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.70 | 9.458% | $109.1296 | $109.13 | $109.15 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.40 | 6.550% | $76.0767 | $76.08 | $76.10 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.61 | 10.373% | $217.0044 | $217.00 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $846.35 | $937.8913 | $937.90 | $937.95 | $937.80 | |