| 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 | $5.31 | 8.806% | $5.7776 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.31 | 4.339% | $246.5635 | $246.56 | $246.55 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.57 | 3.138% | $242.9622 | $242.96 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.29 | 3.219% | $144.8059 | $144.81 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.35 | 12.582% | $85.9564 | $85.96 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.68 | 12.453% | $42.3723 | $42.37 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.74 | 12.514% | $158.3522 | $158.35 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.25 | $926.7901 | $926.79 | $926.75 | $927.00 | |