| 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 | 8.380% | $5.8525 | $5.85 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.95 | 9.546% | $24.0453 | $24.05 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.58 | 13.749% | $138.296 | $138.30 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.77 | 13.632% | $127.0065 | $127.01 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.99 | 13.326% | $243.6396 | $243.64 | $243.65 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.87 | 4.683% | $77.3293 | $77.33 | $77.35 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.43 | 6.120% | $143.7183 | $143.72 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $684.99 | $759.8875 | $759.90 | $759.90 | $759.80 | |