| 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 | $5.35 | 7.820% | $5.7684 | $5.77 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.73 | 5.569% | $215.0757 | $215.08 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.35 | 13.132% | $137.2857 | $137.29 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.82 | 7.855% | $83.9328 | $83.93 | $83.95 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.81 | 3.696% | $97.2772 | $97.28 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.25 | 3.580% | $250.9226 | $250.92 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.51 | 8.579% | $175.3659 | $175.37 | $175.35 | $175.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.82 | $965.6283 | $965.64 | $965.65 | $965.70 | |