| 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 | $5.30 | 8.182% | $5.7336 | $5.73 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.96 | 12.249% | $98.7342 | $98.73 | $98.75 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.61 | 5.119% | $222.4423 | $222.44 | $222.45 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.85 | 4.494% | $109.562 | $109.56 | $109.55 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.59 | 11.306% | $271.1303 | $271.13 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.38 | 3.859% | $142.6815 | $142.68 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.29 | 12.702% | $237.001 | $237.00 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.98 | $1,087.2849 | $1,087.27 | $1,087.35 | $1,087.20 | |