| 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 | $5.25 | 10.222% | $5.7867 | $5.79 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.46 | 3.749% | $144.6884 | $144.69 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.91 | 3.581% | $39.2676 | $39.27 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.43 | 6.504% | $24.9539 | $24.95 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.84 | 7.663% | $270.0619 | $270.06 | $270.05 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.97 | 3.294% | $143.5477 | $143.55 | $143.55 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.25 | 5.345% | $201.4723 | $201.47 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.11 | $829.7785 | $829.78 | $829.75 | $829.90 | |