| 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 | $5.43 | 6.683% | $5.7929 | $5.79 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.28 | 12.606% | $205.2582 | $205.26 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.44 | 6.397% | $53.6666 | $53.67 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.50 | 9.236% | $225.5723 | $225.57 | $225.55 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.81 | 13.873% | $202.4776 | $202.48 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.35 | 6.657% | $69.7003 | $69.70 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.43 | 6.378% | $107.8992 | $107.90 | $107.90 | $107.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.24 | $870.3671 | $870.37 | $870.35 | $870.50 | |