| 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 | $5.28 | 9.533% | $5.7833 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.30 | 6.783% | $86.8146 | $86.81 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.32 | 4.874% | $108.3558 | $108.36 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.32 | 5.167% | $203.3088 | $203.31 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.41 | 12.312% | $278.9942 | $278.99 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.45 | 5.201% | $86.7382 | $86.74 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.65 | 11.694% | $269.9086 | $269.91 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.73 | $1,039.9035 | $1,039.90 | $1,039.90 | $1,039.90 | |