| 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 | $5.25 | 10.444% | $5.7983 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.40 | 12.513% | $145.5918 | $145.59 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.29 | 13.741% | $198.2392 | $198.24 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.97 | 4.152% | $11.4255 | $11.43 | $11.45 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.35 | 8.841% | $224.5934 | $224.59 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.63 | 13.504% | $39.3064 | $39.31 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.40 | 13.450% | $284.0788 | $284.08 | $284.10 | $284.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.29 | $909.0334 | $909.04 | $909.10 | $909.00 | |