| 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 | 6.315% | $5.8048 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.92 | 4.190% | $230.1765 | $230.18 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.65 | 13.336% | $92.5388 | $92.54 | $92.55 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.58 | 10.266% | $71.2098 | $71.21 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.81 | 11.112% | $138.6789 | $138.68 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.35 | 5.840% | $196.1744 | $196.17 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.60 | 7.862% | $210.9781 | $210.98 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.37 | $945.5613 | $945.56 | $945.60 | $945.60 | |