| 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 | $5.53 | 5.454% | $5.8316 | $5.83 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.92 | 4.544% | $98.1877 | $98.19 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.63 | 10.527% | $207.3818 | $207.38 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.29 | 7.857% | $186.9054 | $186.91 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.78 | 9.263% | $55.4838 | $55.48 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.76 | 7.277% | $29.7801 | $29.78 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.84 | 3.240% | $245.546 | $245.55 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.75 | $829.1164 | $829.12 | $829.20 | $829.10 | |