| 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 | $5.46 | 6.392% | $5.809 | $5.81 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.30 | 7.815% | $18.652 | $18.65 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.25 | 4.557% | $7.5804 | $7.58 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.65 | 3.185% | $162.6712 | $162.67 | $162.65 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.84 | 3.233% | $102.0355 | $102.04 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.44 | 7.538% | $70.3729 | $70.37 | $70.35 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.73 | 8.190% | $216.0879 | $216.09 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.67 | $583.2089 | $583.21 | $583.20 | $583.30 | |