| 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 | $5.34 | 8.223% | $5.7791 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.49 | 10.214% | $189.006 | $189.01 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.29 | 9.500% | $237.9326 | $237.93 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.55 | 11.436% | $181.1392 | $181.14 | $181.15 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.44 | 9.576% | $243.7409 | $243.74 | $243.75 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.62 | 6.539% | $119.9842 | $119.98 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.83 | 12.744% | $155.3951 | $155.40 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.56 | $1,132.9771 | $1,132.98 | $1,133.05 | $1,132.90 | |