| 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 | $5.44 | 5.300% | $5.7283 | $5.73 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.26 | 9.623% | $171.2969 | $171.30 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.50 | 4.174% | $42.1905 | $42.19 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.44 | 3.687% | $250.3419 | $250.34 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.94 | 5.511% | $122.3295 | $122.33 | $122.35 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.61 | 11.825% | $190.7846 | $190.78 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.53 | 3.563% | $76.1499 | $76.15 | $76.15 | $76.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.72 | $858.8216 | $858.82 | $858.90 | $858.70 | |