| 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 | 5.560% | $5.6791 | $5.68 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.25 | 12.265% | $234.9145 | $234.91 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.68 | 13.754% | $232.8317 | $232.83 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.41 | 7.556% | $257.4998 | $257.50 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.96 | 7.751% | $231.6215 | $231.62 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.62 | 9.625% | $123.4597 | $123.46 | $123.45 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.93 | 10.518% | $149.1219 | $149.12 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.23 | $1,235.1282 | $1,235.12 | $1,235.10 | $1,235.10 | |