| 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 | $5.51 | 4.590% | $5.7629 | $5.76 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.77 | 12.591% | $139.3539 | $139.35 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.29 | 13.520% | $245.5324 | $245.53 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.26 | 5.821% | $229.9067 | $229.91 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.49 | 11.133% | $157.2421 | $157.24 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.45 | 6.191% | $262.7696 | $262.77 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.72 | 7.494% | $224.3615 | $224.36 | $224.35 | $224.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.49 | $1,264.9291 | $1,264.92 | $1,264.90 | $1,265.00 | |