| 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 | $5.33 | 7.798% | $5.7456 | $5.75 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.77 | 3.364% | $16.3005 | $16.30 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.69 | 3.869% | $176.2553 | $176.26 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.32 | 7.410% | $233.4234 | $233.42 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.43 | 4.179% | $256.7283 | $256.73 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.91 | 10.646% | $223.4053 | $223.41 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.44 | 11.744% | $259.7378 | $259.74 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.89 | $1,171.5962 | $1,171.61 | $1,171.60 | $1,171.50 | |