| 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 | $5.30 | 8.732% | $5.7628 | $5.76 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.90 | 7.203% | $83.5111 | $83.51 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.53 | 9.787% | $55.4754 | $55.48 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.55 | 7.631% | $109.2993 | $109.30 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.50 | 4.661% | $188.9131 | $188.91 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.79 | 4.458% | $140.7989 | $140.80 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.47 | 11.186% | $156.183 | $156.18 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $691.04 | $739.9436 | $739.94 | $739.95 | $740.00 | |