| 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 | $5.55 | 5.551% | $5.8581 | $5.86 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.73 | 13.161% | $125.3032 | $125.30 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.27 | 12.292% | $75.5388 | $75.54 | $75.55 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.69 | 11.460% | $218.1161 | $218.12 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.33 | 4.843% | $92.6078 | $92.61 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.41 | 3.230% | $238.8845 | $238.88 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.81 | 3.146% | $85.4152 | $85.42 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.79 | $841.7237 | $841.73 | $841.70 | $841.70 | |