| 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 | $5.47 | 5.849% | $5.7899 | $5.79 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.98 | 11.361% | $122.4748 | $122.47 | $122.45 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.47 | 6.784% | $140.3889 | $140.39 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.86 | 9.309% | $182.393 | $182.39 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.31 | 8.144% | $63.0588 | $63.06 | $63.05 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.49 | 9.106% | $81.2731 | $81.27 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.57 | 6.536% | $221.1368 | $221.14 | $221.15 | $221.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.15 | $816.5153 | $816.51 | $816.50 | $816.60 | |