| 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 | $5.42 | 6.644% | $5.7801 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.60 | 13.275% | $24.4674 | $24.47 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.54 | 4.309% | $242.5601 | $242.56 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.40 | 13.539% | $49.2759 | $49.28 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.74 | 4.247% | $65.4046 | $65.40 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.55 | 8.410% | $264.0326 | $264.03 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.61 | 12.450% | $87.2724 | $87.27 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.86 | $738.7931 | $738.79 | $738.80 | $738.90 | |