| 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 | $5.32 | 7.819% | $5.736 | $5.74 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.75 | 8.435% | $167.8032 | $167.80 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.37 | 6.603% | $216.7985 | $216.80 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.26 | 3.223% | $115.8781 | $115.88 | $115.90 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.62 | 3.523% | $194.2299 | $194.23 | $194.25 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.35 | 5.394% | $7.7465 | $7.75 | $7.75 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.52 | 8.280% | $195.4671 | $195.47 | $195.45 | $195.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.19 | $903.6593 | $903.67 | $903.70 | $903.60 | |