| 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 | $5.44 | 6.425% | $5.7895 | $5.79 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.37 | 3.560% | $36.6292 | $36.63 | $36.65 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.87 | 13.161% | $75.6708 | $75.67 | $75.65 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.28 | 12.140% | $247.022 | $247.02 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.32 | 8.462% | $117.486 | $117.49 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.92 | 6.864% | $160.2105 | $160.21 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.94 | 9.231% | $170.3348 | $170.33 | $170.35 | $170.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.14 | $813.1428 | $813.14 | $813.15 | $813.10 | |