| 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 | $5.64 | 3.386% | $5.831 | $5.83 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.98 | 3.684% | $227.0472 | $227.05 | $227.05 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.37 | 12.408% | $222.9837 | $222.98 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.48 | 9.355% | $12.554 | $12.55 | $12.55 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.77 | 3.416% | $176.6035 | $176.60 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.70 | 3.674% | $78.4812 | $78.48 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.78 | 13.517% | $140.5113 | $140.51 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.72 | $864.0119 | $864.00 | $864.05 | $864.00 | |