| 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 | $5.48 | 4.775% | $5.7417 | $5.74 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.33 | 12.400% | $121.7629 | $121.76 | $121.75 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.67 | 7.649% | $111.5997 | $111.60 | $111.60 | $111.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.68 | 13.193% | $253.1901 | $253.19 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.60 | 9.642% | $235.2917 | $235.29 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.47 | 9.822% | $170.7403 | $170.74 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.89 | 9.684% | $18.5256 | $18.53 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.12 | $916.8520 | $916.85 | $916.90 | $916.80 | |