| 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 | $5.46 | 5.436% | $5.7568 | $5.76 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.82 | 7.619% | $93.4348 | $93.43 | $93.45 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.97 | 11.476% | $27.8356 | $27.84 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.49 | 13.104% | $162.2929 | $162.29 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.58 | 10.432% | $253.5298 | $253.53 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.41 | 7.220% | $147.331 | $147.33 | $147.35 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.65 | 6.835% | $175.9038 | $175.90 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.38 | $866.0847 | $866.08 | $866.15 | $866.00 | |