| 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 | $5.58 | 4.431% | $5.8272 | $5.83 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.28 | 9.856% | $235.3994 | $235.40 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.43 | 10.721% | $14.8698 | $14.87 | $14.85 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.38 | 6.608% | $100.6166 | $100.62 | $100.60 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.45 | 6.698% | $211.7422 | $211.74 | $211.75 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.79 | 11.768% | $80.2382 | $80.24 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.77 | 4.838% | $119.2742 | $119.27 | $119.25 | $119.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.68 | $767.9676 | $767.97 | $767.95 | $767.90 | |