| 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 | $5.26 | 11.434% | $5.8614 | $5.86 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.32 | 9.829% | $193.6505 | $193.65 | $193.65 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.54 | 6.531% | $215.7679 | $215.77 | $215.75 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.51 | 6.282% | $215.2317 | $215.23 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.80 | 4.361% | $118.7628 | $118.76 | $118.75 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.88 | 10.647% | $244.3971 | $244.40 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.28 | 7.324% | $128.0161 | $128.02 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.59 | $1,121.6875 | $1,121.69 | $1,121.65 | $1,121.80 | |