| 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 | $5.38 | 8.607% | $5.8431 | $5.84 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.88 | 3.590% | $185.3018 | $185.30 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.88 | 7.710% | $70.9593 | $70.96 | $70.95 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.80 | 10.747% | $211.3053 | $211.31 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.39 | 4.407% | $135.0922 | $135.09 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.74 | 8.298% | $226.0612 | $226.06 | $226.05 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.50 | 11.622% | $41.8583 | $41.86 | $41.85 | $41.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.57 | $876.4212 | $876.42 | $876.40 | $876.50 | |