| 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 | $5.51 | 5.394% | $5.8072 | $5.81 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.29 | 7.374% | $140.9713 | $140.97 | $140.95 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.69 | 12.616% | $248.5323 | $248.53 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.34 | 11.786% | $170.2948 | $170.29 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.33 | 11.566% | $217.9219 | $217.92 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.58 | 10.143% | $158.1433 | $158.14 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.46 | 11.147% | $49.416 | $49.42 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.20 | $991.0868 | $991.08 | $991.05 | $991.00 | |