| 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 | $5.43 | 5.715% | $5.7403 | $5.74 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.32 | 7.349% | $29.3277 | $29.33 | $29.35 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.80 | 6.871% | $60.7027 | $60.70 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.34 | 13.312% | $238.3405 | $238.34 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.82 | 11.276% | $91.046 | $91.05 | $91.05 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.90 | 11.197% | $268.9855 | $268.99 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.93 | 12.330% | $272.8833 | $272.88 | $272.90 | $272.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.54 | $967.0260 | $967.03 | $967.10 | $966.90 | |