| 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 | 5.679% | $5.7278 | $5.73 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.98 | 8.317% | $251.2738 | $251.27 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.88 | 4.767% | $7.208 | $7.21 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.92 | 12.751% | $254.7271 | $254.73 | $254.75 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.76 | 3.801% | $260.2914 | $260.29 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.56 | 9.141% | $46.4504 | $46.45 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.65 | 4.200% | $164.2713 | $164.27 | $164.25 | $164.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.17 | $989.9498 | $989.95 | $989.95 | $990.00 | |