| 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 | 5.297% | $5.5807 | $5.58 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.89 | 11.352% | $139.0675 | $139.07 | $139.05 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.40 | 9.728% | $27.8709 | $27.87 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.78 | 5.668% | $7.1643 | $7.16 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.74 | 9.571% | $235.2928 | $235.29 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.94 | 11.544% | $121.516 | $121.52 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.45 | 13.686% | $268.8105 | $268.81 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.50 | $805.3027 | $805.30 | $805.25 | $805.40 | |