| 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 | $5.35 | 8.500% | $5.8048 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.72 | 8.258% | $215.1303 | $215.13 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.47 | 11.148% | $259.4972 | $259.50 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.79 | 7.203% | $104.8338 | $104.83 | $104.85 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.61 | 12.619% | $245.0702 | $245.07 | $245.05 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.61 | 8.469% | $128.6551 | $128.66 | $128.65 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.42 | 12.299% | $55.4982 | $55.50 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.97 | $1,014.4896 | $1,014.49 | $1,014.50 | $1,014.50 | |