| 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 | $5.42 | 4.496% | $5.6637 | $5.66 | $5.65 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.75 | 6.491% | $161.6001 | $161.60 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.58 | 13.626% | $188.1419 | $188.14 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.30 | 9.798% | $28.8769 | $28.88 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.77 | 4.299% | $259.4646 | $259.46 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.99 | 3.549% | $112.8581 | $112.86 | $112.85 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.55 | 11.276% | $126.3539 | $126.35 | $126.35 | $126.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.36 | $882.9592 | $882.95 | $882.95 | $883.10 | |