| 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 | $5.25 | 3.125% | $5.4141 | $5.41 | $5.40 | $5.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.78 | 13.244% | $250.0201 | $250.02 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.26 | 5.181% | $10.7916 | $10.79 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.45 | 4.796% | $197.4881 | $197.49 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.50 | 7.332% | $43.4695 | $43.47 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.96 | 3.672% | $157.54 | $157.54 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.37 | 7.618% | $116.6256 | $116.63 | $116.65 | $116.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.57 | $781.3490 | $781.35 | $781.35 | $781.30 | |