| 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 | $5.49 | 4.749% | $5.7507 | $5.75 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.37 | 6.440% | $147.281 | $147.28 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.93 | 7.495% | $92.3705 | $92.37 | $92.35 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.97 | 3.806% | $224.1898 | $224.19 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.68 | 12.762% | $199.2279 | $199.23 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.99 | 13.657% | $42.0417 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.54 | 13.507% | $31.2598 | $31.26 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.97 | $742.1214 | $742.12 | $742.15 | $742.20 | |