| 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 | $5.40 | 3.611% | $5.595 | $5.60 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.40 | 5.613% | $205.3117 | $205.31 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.30 | 13.430% | $175.0225 | $175.02 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.52 | 12.397% | $280.453 | $280.45 | $280.45 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.47 | 3.586% | $167.2603 | $167.26 | $167.25 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.57 | 8.643% | $49.5086 | $49.51 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.97 | 7.118% | $197.065 | $197.07 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.63 | $1,080.2161 | $1,080.22 | $1,080.15 | $1,080.30 | |