| 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 | $5.27 | 9.669% | $5.7796 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.49 | 6.765% | $31.485 | $31.49 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.64 | 12.868% | $219.6863 | $219.69 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.57 | 4.795% | $81.2895 | $81.29 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.75 | 6.684% | $230.1707 | $230.17 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.26 | 11.375% | $143.9633 | $143.96 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.30 | 8.586% | $77.4218 | $77.42 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.28 | $789.7962 | $789.80 | $789.80 | $789.90 | |