| 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 | $5.33 | 9.190% | $5.8198 | $5.82 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.81 | 13.667% | $163.4645 | $163.46 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.64 | 7.250% | $250.5789 | $250.58 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.52 | 9.488% | $221.7351 | $221.74 | $221.75 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.40 | 8.794% | $20.0181 | $20.02 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.26 | 12.635% | $41.9678 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.36 | 12.862% | $69.2521 | $69.25 | $69.25 | $69.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $702.32 | $772.8363 | $772.84 | $772.80 | $772.90 | |