| 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 | $5.39 | 7.168% | $5.7764 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.69 | 6.459% | $84.8372 | $84.84 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.90 | 12.839% | $275.2143 | $275.21 | $275.20 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.74 | 9.674% | $23.8431 | $23.84 | $23.85 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.52 | 12.594% | $173.9802 | $173.98 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.77 | 5.830% | $88.6538 | $88.65 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.29 | 4.215% | $105.5594 | $105.56 | $105.55 | $105.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.30 | $757.8644 | $757.86 | $757.90 | $757.90 | |