| 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 | $5.36 | 5.833% | $5.6726 | $5.67 | $5.65 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.88 | 13.684% | $140.8317 | $140.83 | $140.85 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.60 | 11.164% | $164.0781 | $164.08 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.26 | 4.797% | $188.9071 | $188.91 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.50 | 8.864% | $60.4195 | $60.42 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.73 | 8.653% | $178.9841 | $178.98 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.57 | 12.548% | $137.9501 | $137.95 | $137.95 | $138.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.90 | $876.8432 | $876.84 | $876.85 | $876.90 | |