| 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 | $5.34 | 8.247% | $5.7804 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.89 | 5.685% | $257.7551 | $257.76 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.42 | 6.321% | $264.1226 | $264.12 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.52 | 13.190% | $99.0639 | $99.06 | $99.05 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.40 | 10.544% | $20.3401 | $20.34 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.75 | 10.328% | $143.1506 | $143.15 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.76 | 13.264% | $148.104 | $148.10 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.08 | $938.3167 | $938.31 | $938.30 | $938.40 | |