| 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 | $5.40 | 6.244% | $5.7372 | $5.74 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.93 | 9.825% | $233.8504 | $233.85 | $233.85 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.60 | 9.275% | $23.6034 | $23.60 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.92 | 13.122% | $205.7915 | $205.79 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.47 | 11.686% | $13.9272 | $13.93 | $13.95 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.87 | 12.139% | $126.5713 | $126.57 | $126.55 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.64 | 11.862% | $268.0661 | $268.07 | $268.05 | $268.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.83 | $877.5471 | $877.55 | $877.55 | $877.60 | |