| 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 | $5.25 | 10.364% | $5.7941 | $5.79 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.38 | 9.236% | $96.5428 | $96.54 | $96.55 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.39 | 10.125% | $40.0745 | $40.07 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.64 | 11.666% | $220.6967 | $220.70 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.37 | 12.405% | $131.9297 | $131.93 | $131.95 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.83 | 6.107% | $71.9724 | $71.97 | $71.95 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.40 | 4.663% | $15.0715 | $15.07 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $527.26 | $582.0817 | $582.07 | $582.05 | $582.10 | |