| 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 | $5.37 | 4.803% | $5.6279 | $5.63 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.53 | 7.283% | $26.3165 | $26.32 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.95 | 6.456% | $227.7626 | $227.76 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.78 | 12.519% | $231.5416 | $231.54 | $231.55 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.64 | 11.491% | $148.9966 | $149.00 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.95 | 6.183% | $89.1406 | $89.14 | $89.15 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.83 | 5.112% | $41.8661 | $41.87 | $41.85 | $41.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.05 | $771.2519 | $771.26 | $771.25 | $771.20 | |