| 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 | $5.40 | 5.599% | $5.7023 | $5.70 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.57 | 4.720% | $141.9689 | $141.97 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.68 | 9.841% | $164.41 | $164.41 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.72 | 12.342% | $35.6349 | $35.63 | $35.65 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.42 | 6.807% | $188.4289 | $188.43 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.31 | 7.605% | $183.2621 | $183.26 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.48 | 9.443% | $247.8665 | $247.87 | $247.85 | $247.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.58 | $967.2736 | $967.27 | $967.25 | $967.30 | |