| 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 | $5.44 | 5.809% | $5.756 | $5.76 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.96 | 5.473% | $200.3565 | $200.36 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.68 | 7.583% | $200.8359 | $200.84 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.35 | 6.115% | $144.6878 | $144.69 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.93 | 3.202% | $6.1199 | $6.12 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.47 | 9.308% | $39.8646 | $39.86 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.43 | 12.739% | $249.638 | $249.64 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.26 | $847.2587 | $847.27 | $847.25 | $847.30 | |