| 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 | $5.49 | 5.293% | $5.7806 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.58 | 9.259% | $141.5778 | $141.58 | $141.60 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.52 | 7.743% | $132.0067 | $132.01 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.38 | 10.593% | $129.8141 | $129.81 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.90 | 6.566% | $31.8632 | $31.86 | $31.85 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.98 | 11.645% | $123.9036 | $123.90 | $123.90 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.84 | 9.829% | $84.3926 | $84.39 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $592.69 | $649.3386 | $649.33 | $649.35 | $649.40 | |