| 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 | $5.50 | 5.729% | $5.8151 | $5.82 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.45 | 5.589% | $131.4055 | $131.41 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.68 | 12.417% | $126.6715 | $126.67 | $126.65 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.49 | 3.664% | $205.7627 | $205.76 | $205.75 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.26 | 10.369% | $274.0021 | $274.00 | $274.00 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.66 | 5.159% | $58.5315 | $58.53 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.61 | 7.103% | $255.5585 | $255.56 | $255.55 | $255.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.65 | $1,057.7469 | $1,057.75 | $1,057.70 | $1,057.80 | |