| 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 | 9.685% | $5.7804 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.68 | 7.790% | $33.07 | $33.07 | $33.05 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.63 | 9.103% | $157.7957 | $157.80 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.83 | 11.390% | $32.1137 | $32.11 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.47 | 7.561% | $106.9909 | $106.99 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.80 | 13.652% | $39.5509 | $39.55 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.97 | 8.176% | $96.2442 | $96.24 | $96.25 | $96.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $432.65 | $471.5458 | $471.54 | $471.55 | $471.60 | |