| 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 | $5.25 | 7.533% | $5.6455 | $5.65 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.33 | 9.360% | $247.5145 | $247.51 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.66 | 10.159% | $127.4099 | $127.41 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.51 | 3.531% | $174.4601 | $174.46 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.91 | 8.313% | $182.9515 | $182.95 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.54 | 12.474% | $242.4265 | $242.43 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.75 | 13.180% | $218.1545 | $218.15 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.95 | $1,198.5625 | $1,198.56 | $1,198.55 | $1,198.60 | |