| 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 | $5.27 | 8.812% | $5.7344 | $5.73 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.98 | 6.764% | $57.6312 | $57.63 | $57.65 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.67 | 11.333% | $200.032 | $200.03 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.57 | 13.367% | $13.1166 | $13.12 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.94 | 11.840% | $133.0225 | $133.02 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.51 | 12.713% | $147.1017 | $147.10 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.93 | 8.836% | $272.0138 | $272.01 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.87 | $828.6522 | $828.64 | $828.65 | $828.50 | |