| 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 | $5.37 | 5.840% | $5.6836 | $5.68 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.56 | 11.345% | $262.2843 | $262.28 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.69 | 5.841% | $264.2744 | $264.27 | $264.25 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.94 | 7.104% | $193.794 | $193.79 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.45 | 6.185% | $231.9611 | $231.96 | $231.95 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.28 | 3.424% | $117.1587 | $117.16 | $117.15 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.84 | 11.469% | $43.2946 | $43.29 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.13 | $1,118.4507 | $1,118.43 | $1,118.45 | $1,118.60 | |