| 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 | $5.30 | 5.254% | $5.5785 | $5.58 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.32 | 8.680% | $36.2122 | $36.21 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.76 | 8.804% | $92.2223 | $92.22 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.37 | 10.447% | $276.5262 | $276.53 | $276.55 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.75 | 3.400% | $5.9455 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.67 | 12.368% | $89.5236 | $89.52 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.25 | 11.672% | $239.2573 | $239.26 | $239.25 | $239.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.42 | $745.2656 | $745.27 | $745.25 | $745.20 | |