| 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 | 4.586% | $5.8464 | $5.85 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.83 | 9.820% | $208.4713 | $208.47 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.70 | 12.275% | $273.6142 | $273.61 | $273.60 | $273.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.75 | 13.481% | $8.7948 | $8.79 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.81 | 11.615% | $33.2724 | $33.27 | $33.25 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.91 | 12.361% | $225.7445 | $225.74 | $225.75 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.36 | 3.718% | $105.1286 | $105.13 | $105.15 | $105.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.95 | $860.8722 | $860.86 | $860.85 | $860.80 | |