| 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 | $5.46 | 4.145% | $5.6863 | $5.69 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.97 | 7.366% | $261.9408 | $261.94 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.79 | 12.847% | $261.5681 | $261.57 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.98 | 8.321% | $154.8774 | $154.88 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.26 | 9.590% | $102.2036 | $102.20 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.51 | 3.245% | $140.9397 | $140.94 | $140.95 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.25 | 10.449% | $53.2916 | $53.29 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.22 | $980.5075 | $980.51 | $980.55 | $980.50 | |