| 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 | $5.30 | 8.249% | $5.7372 | $5.74 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.53 | 13.254% | $195.3971 | $195.40 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.41 | 13.583% | $79.9738 | $79.97 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.44 | 11.604% | $234.8595 | $234.86 | $234.85 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.81 | 9.639% | $151.0935 | $151.09 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.59 | 9.755% | $225.6453 | $225.65 | $225.65 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.25 | 4.802% | $238.1625 | $238.16 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.33 | $1,130.8689 | $1,130.87 | $1,130.85 | $1,130.90 | |