| 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 | 9.694% | $5.7809 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.62 | 11.211% | $15.1469 | $15.15 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.82 | 13.397% | $166.4895 | $166.49 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.51 | 9.311% | $249.7866 | $249.79 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.40 | 4.145% | $45.1989 | $45.20 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.71 | 12.264% | $27.7404 | $27.74 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.67 | 12.759% | $9.7762 | $9.78 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $471.00 | $519.9194 | $519.93 | $520.00 | $519.90 | |