| 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 | $5.38 | 7.337% | $5.7747 | $5.77 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.28 | 3.326% | $81.9169 | $81.92 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.77 | 12.213% | $256.7097 | $256.71 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.69 | 6.505% | $227.5905 | $227.59 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.26 | 3.572% | $136.9843 | $136.98 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.66 | 12.471% | $186.3195 | $186.32 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.50 | 12.422% | $259.1327 | $259.13 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.54 | $1,154.4283 | $1,154.42 | $1,154.40 | $1,154.40 | |