| 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 | 6.788% | $5.6918 | $5.69 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.97 | 4.481% | $174.4519 | $174.45 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.33 | 3.606% | $14.8467 | $14.85 | $14.85 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.48 | 6.435% | $18.6048 | $18.60 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.88 | 5.530% | $148.6707 | $148.67 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.89 | 10.443% | $225.1822 | $225.18 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.97 | 8.571% | $256.195 | $256.20 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.85 | $843.6431 | $843.64 | $843.65 | $843.70 | |