| 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 | $5.37 | 8.578% | $5.8306 | $5.83 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.82 | 3.335% | $207.5173 | $207.52 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.47 | 3.811% | $16.0596 | $16.06 | $16.05 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.60 | 8.462% | $249.0288 | $249.03 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.75 | 9.694% | $131.3586 | $131.36 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.64 | 8.270% | $56.9933 | $56.99 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.90 | 11.442% | $16.6049 | $16.60 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.55 | $683.3931 | $683.39 | $683.40 | $683.40 | |