| 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 | $5.56 | 4.842% | $5.8292 | $5.83 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.31 | 8.321% | $173.6494 | $173.65 | $173.65 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.75 | 10.872% | $178.2267 | $178.23 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.44 | 6.593% | $204.0616 | $204.06 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.91 | 5.812% | $249.6211 | $249.62 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.30 | 3.438% | $179.2581 | $179.26 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.93 | 7.581% | $188.1914 | $188.19 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.20 | $1,178.8375 | $1,178.84 | $1,178.85 | $1,178.80 | |