| 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 | $5.45 | 5.405% | $5.7446 | $5.74 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.65 | 4.772% | $229.084 | $229.08 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.31 | 9.639% | $17.8821 | $17.88 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.83 | 9.145% | $41.2896 | $41.29 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.76 | 10.384% | $12.9812 | $12.98 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.44 | 8.850% | $169.1964 | $169.20 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.64 | 13.852% | $231.8482 | $231.85 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.08 | $708.0261 | $708.02 | $708.10 | $708.00 | |