| 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 | $5.36 | 9.597% | $5.8744 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.72 | 12.456% | $178.4902 | $178.49 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.50 | 7.738% | $75.9553 | $75.96 | $75.95 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.99 | 13.833% | $248.1446 | $248.14 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.89 | 6.186% | $231.3687 | $231.37 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.46 | 10.558% | $254.792 | $254.79 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.26 | 12.418% | $255.4811 | $255.48 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.18 | $1,250.1063 | $1,250.10 | $1,250.10 | $1,250.20 | |