| 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 | $5.42 | 7.292% | $5.8152 | $5.82 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.69 | 6.869% | $159.9722 | $159.97 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.75 | 13.667% | $104.2895 | $104.29 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.79 | 11.828% | $8.7114 | $8.71 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.88 | 7.516% | $81.5831 | $81.58 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.55 | 12.731% | $133.6426 | $133.64 | $133.65 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.63 | 13.346% | $86.857 | $86.86 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $525.71 | $580.8710 | $580.87 | $580.85 | $580.90 | |