| 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 | $5.47 | 5.739% | $5.7839 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.94 | 7.529% | $169.8313 | $169.83 | $169.85 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.54 | 13.872% | $187.365 | $187.37 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.67 | 12.280% | $279.2067 | $279.21 | $279.20 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.27 | 10.490% | $62.1727 | $62.17 | $62.15 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.46 | 12.158% | $169.8745 | $169.87 | $169.85 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.85 | 6.248% | $10.4654 | $10.47 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.20 | $884.6995 | $884.70 | $884.65 | $884.80 | |