| 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 | 8.673% | $5.7053 | $5.71 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.99 | 5.279% | $21.0453 | $21.05 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.72 | 6.776% | $86.1896 | $86.19 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.95 | 9.812% | $122.9345 | $122.93 | $122.95 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.36 | 10.268% | $195.5713 | $195.57 | $195.55 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.79 | 13.645% | $132.726 | $132.73 | $132.75 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.49 | 3.808% | $19.1941 | $19.19 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $530.55 | $583.3661 | $583.37 | $583.40 | $583.30 | |