| 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 | $5.34 | 8.656% | $5.8022 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.35 | 5.110% | $240.0187 | $240.02 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.81 | 8.351% | $131.9824 | $131.98 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.47 | 9.207% | $25.6309 | $25.63 | $25.65 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.83 | 8.292% | $259.7167 | $259.72 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.98 | 12.737% | $16.888 | $16.89 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.98 | 13.499% | $273.5099 | $273.51 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.76 | $953.5488 | $953.55 | $953.55 | $953.50 | |