| 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 | 6.127% | $5.6778 | $5.68 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.32 | 9.335% | $20.0302 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.64 | 6.526% | $118.9256 | $118.93 | $118.95 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.62 | 4.527% | $174.1629 | $174.16 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.33 | 4.717% | $253.7607 | $253.76 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.59 | 12.383% | $188.3427 | $188.34 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.49 | 11.494% | $183.3965 | $183.40 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.34 | $944.2964 | $944.30 | $944.35 | $944.30 | |