| 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 | $5.43 | 6.375% | $5.7762 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.43 | 3.416% | $179.3544 | $179.35 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.78 | 5.637% | $167.7304 | $167.73 | $167.75 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.39 | 3.375% | $102.7444 | $102.74 | $102.75 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.26 | 11.836% | $143.4409 | $143.44 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.39 | 11.853% | $256.5796 | $256.58 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.71 | 4.567% | $126.2228 | $126.22 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.39 | $981.8487 | $981.84 | $981.90 | $981.80 | |