| 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 | $5.33 | 7.191% | $5.7133 | $5.71 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.98 | 4.700% | $211.4731 | $211.47 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.43 | 10.400% | $261.0187 | $261.02 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.85 | 12.709% | $281.6034 | $281.60 | $281.60 | $281.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.35 | 12.524% | $179.307 | $179.31 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.96 | 12.742% | $165.6856 | $165.69 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.78 | 10.703% | $232.2328 | $232.23 | $232.25 | $232.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,209.68 | $1,337.0339 | $1,337.03 | $1,337.00 | $1,337.00 | |