| 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 | $5.42 | 5.559% | $5.7213 | $5.72 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.64 | 6.252% | $42.1183 | $42.12 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.78 | 4.425% | $54.0713 | $54.07 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.83 | 5.327% | $228.3805 | $228.38 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.27 | 11.495% | $202.107 | $202.11 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.98 | 8.361% | $245.9578 | $245.96 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.40 | 11.152% | $104.9275 | $104.93 | $104.95 | $104.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.32 | $883.2837 | $883.29 | $883.25 | $883.30 | |