| 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 | $5.58 | 4.781% | $5.8468 | $5.85 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.75 | 10.677% | $276.4158 | $276.42 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.77 | 4.555% | $10.215 | $10.22 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.43 | 7.669% | $150.1229 | $150.12 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.68 | 5.869% | $89.6499 | $89.65 | $89.65 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.57 | 13.833% | $256.7731 | $256.77 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.55 | 9.149% | $40.9854 | $40.99 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.33 | $830.0089 | $830.02 | $829.95 | $829.90 | |