| 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 | $5.31 | 8.187% | $5.7447 | $5.74 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.96 | 10.142% | $275.3109 | $275.31 | $275.30 | $275.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.74 | 4.138% | $166.35 | $166.35 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.37 | 10.365% | $78.7675 | $78.77 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.67 | 11.425% | $190.169 | $190.17 | $190.15 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.75 | 9.522% | $237.3889 | $237.39 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.58 | 12.819% | $275.9327 | $275.93 | $275.95 | $275.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.38 | $1,229.6637 | $1,229.66 | $1,229.65 | $1,229.70 | |