| 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 | $5.38 | 4.107% | $5.601 | $5.60 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.93 | 13.510% | $213.3193 | $213.32 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.88 | 3.420% | $229.4683 | $229.47 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.30 | 8.625% | $142.6246 | $142.62 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.38 | 7.194% | $125.8243 | $125.82 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.62 | 10.749% | $47.2012 | $47.20 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.72 | 10.572% | $85.9366 | $85.94 | $85.95 | $85.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.21 | $849.9753 | $849.97 | $849.90 | $849.90 | |