| 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 | $5.32 | 5.613% | $5.6186 | $5.62 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.54 | 11.313% | $234.3584 | $234.36 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.56 | 8.697% | $175.6109 | $175.61 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.71 | 4.527% | $86.4543 | $86.45 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.39 | 8.476% | $218.4598 | $218.46 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.80 | 9.630% | $172.9961 | $173.00 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.85 | 8.487% | $127.8519 | $127.85 | $127.85 | $127.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.17 | $1,021.3500 | $1,021.35 | $1,021.30 | $1,021.50 | |