| 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 | $5.27 | 3.215% | $5.4394 | $5.44 | $5.45 | $5.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.83 | 8.612% | $74.7576 | $74.76 | $74.75 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.94 | 13.671% | $239.7776 | $239.78 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.28 | 8.538% | $166.367 | $166.37 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.54 | 5.726% | $152.8164 | $152.82 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.53 | 8.612% | $55.9678 | $55.97 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.28 | 11.105% | $175.857 | $175.86 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.67 | $870.9828 | $871.00 | $870.95 | $871.10 | |