| 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 | $5.57 | 6.352% | $5.9238 | $5.92 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.73 | 11.859% | $254.7365 | $254.74 | $254.75 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.41 | 12.695% | $145.8386 | $145.84 | $145.85 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.49 | 13.230% | $106.991 | $106.99 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.94 | 8.225% | $173.0951 | $173.10 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.77 | 8.793% | $32.3877 | $32.39 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.51 | 11.357% | $64.0414 | $64.04 | $64.05 | $64.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $704.42 | $783.0141 | $783.02 | $783.05 | $782.90 | |