| 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 | $5.26 | 7.783% | $5.6694 | $5.67 | $5.65 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.29 | 12.136% | $208.8982 | $208.90 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.52 | 12.820% | $28.7917 | $28.79 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.67 | 10.476% | $170.8732 | $170.87 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.40 | 5.227% | $84.6025 | $84.60 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.67 | 7.360% | $112.3737 | $112.37 | $112.35 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.77 | 12.605% | $38.0267 | $38.03 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.58 | $649.2354 | $649.23 | $649.20 | $649.30 | |