| 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 | $5.45 | 6.405% | $5.7991 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.78 | 12.520% | $146.0285 | $146.03 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.99 | 5.582% | $174.1997 | $174.20 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.53 | 7.197% | $232.1137 | $232.11 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.51 | 8.820% | $151.8148 | $151.81 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.58 | 6.481% | $123.0707 | $123.07 | $123.05 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.86 | 5.839% | $110.9828 | $110.98 | $111.00 | $111.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.70 | $944.0093 | $944.00 | $944.00 | $944.00 | |