| 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 | $5.38 | 5.714% | $5.6874 | $5.69 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.27 | 13.304% | $186.1245 | $186.12 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.36 | 11.547% | $207.879 | $207.88 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.25 | 7.832% | $256.9097 | $256.91 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.38 | 10.456% | $208.077 | $208.08 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.84 | 7.296% | $159.6994 | $159.70 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.62 | 7.284% | $18.9034 | $18.90 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.10 | $1,043.2804 | $1,043.28 | $1,043.30 | $1,043.30 | |