| 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 | $5.40 | 6.666% | $5.76 | $5.76 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.51 | 9.648% | $189.1538 | $189.15 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.39 | 8.658% | $228.6056 | $228.61 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.93 | 5.266% | $104.1397 | $104.14 | $104.15 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.94 | 5.319% | $213.7344 | $213.73 | $213.75 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.81 | 9.776% | $87.6122 | $87.61 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.38 | 5.167% | $220.1987 | $220.20 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.36 | $1,049.2044 | $1,049.20 | $1,049.20 | $1,049.20 | |