| 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 | $5.27 | 10.542% | $5.8256 | $5.83 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.39 | 8.852% | $60.2931 | $60.29 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.30 | 7.349% | $74.3929 | $74.39 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.51 | 9.673% | $234.1628 | $234.16 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.90 | 11.119% | $81.0058 | $81.01 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.38 | 11.658% | $45.0875 | $45.09 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.91 | 5.869% | $191.5276 | $191.53 | $191.55 | $191.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.66 | $692.2953 | $692.30 | $692.35 | $692.30 | |