| 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 | 5.761% | $5.8169 | $5.82 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.50 | 11.868% | $244.4316 | $244.43 | $244.45 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.48 | 7.777% | $192.3604 | $192.36 | $192.35 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.26 | 8.681% | $127.4393 | $127.44 | $127.45 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.35 | 8.182% | $18.7696 | $18.77 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.36 | 12.194% | $119.3295 | $119.33 | $119.35 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.35 | 8.587% | $95.9366 | $95.94 | $95.95 | $95.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.80 | $804.0839 | $804.09 | $804.10 | $804.00 | |