| 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 | $5.41 | 8.492% | $5.8694 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.29 | 9.184% | $261.2664 | $261.27 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.85 | 5.491% | $258.2947 | $258.29 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.49 | 8.838% | $187.7347 | $187.73 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.44 | 7.136% | $222.2429 | $222.24 | $222.25 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.29 | 7.533% | $144.4061 | $144.41 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.29 | 6.760% | $178.5988 | $178.60 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.06 | $1,258.4130 | $1,258.41 | $1,258.40 | $1,258.40 | |