| 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 | $5.25 | 9.826% | $5.7659 | $5.77 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.28 | 3.342% | $191.4721 | $191.47 | $191.45 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.58 | 12.212% | $153.2591 | $153.26 | $153.25 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.93 | 9.236% | $148.4845 | $148.48 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.34 | 7.719% | $47.7626 | $47.76 | $47.75 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.44 | 13.438% | $44.7399 | $44.74 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.33 | 3.589% | $31.4185 | $31.42 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $577.15 | $622.9026 | $622.90 | $622.85 | $623.00 | |