| 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 | $5.60 | 4.436% | $5.8484 | $5.85 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.70 | 5.630% | $211.9994 | $212.00 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.58 | 13.400% | $44.8837 | $44.88 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.71 | 11.287% | $53.095 | $53.10 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.72 | 10.141% | $141.7735 | $141.77 | $141.75 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.99 | 10.400% | $39.733 | $39.73 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.84 | 11.520% | $202.788 | $202.79 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.14 | $700.1210 | $700.12 | $700.15 | $700.10 | |