| 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 | $5.28 | 8.360% | $5.7214 | $5.72 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.67 | 11.385% | $106.562 | $106.56 | $106.55 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.36 | 13.629% | $246.984 | $246.98 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.84 | 5.229% | $32.4526 | $32.45 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.87 | 12.321% | $172.8283 | $172.83 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.56 | 7.595% | $21.0456 | $21.05 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.56 | 4.465% | $253.3903 | $253.39 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.14 | $838.9842 | $838.98 | $839.00 | $839.00 | |