| 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 | $5.63 | 3.726% | $5.8398 | $5.84 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.60 | 12.654% | $34.4721 | $34.47 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.54 | 8.195% | $125.0085 | $125.01 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.48 | 7.569% | $232.8654 | $232.87 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.70 | 10.744% | $87.1555 | $87.16 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.76 | 13.257% | $277.2078 | $277.21 | $277.20 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.44 | 3.229% | $33.4875 | $33.49 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $724.15 | $796.0366 | $796.05 | $796.00 | $796.10 | |