| 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 | $5.40 | 6.521% | $5.7521 | $5.75 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.57 | 11.596% | $200.3929 | $200.39 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.73 | 8.470% | $261.1198 | $261.12 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.97 | 12.538% | $50.6083 | $50.61 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.27 | 8.195% | $119.3066 | $119.31 | $119.30 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.89 | 6.265% | $218.789 | $218.79 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.41 | 7.335% | $35.8606 | $35.86 | $35.85 | $35.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.24 | $891.8293 | $891.83 | $891.80 | $891.90 | |