| 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 | $5.59 | 4.286% | $5.8296 | $5.83 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.33 | 12.740% | $116.4942 | $116.49 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.77 | 13.378% | $118.7861 | $118.79 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.44 | 6.864% | $78.4809 | $78.48 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.45 | 8.422% | $182.6369 | $182.64 | $182.65 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.29 | 7.204% | $262.9607 | $262.96 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.84 | 10.499% | $121.3721 | $121.37 | $121.35 | $121.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.71 | $886.5605 | $886.56 | $886.60 | $886.60 | |