| 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 | $5.27 | 9.845% | $5.7888 | $5.79 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.50 | 12.791% | $201.3319 | $201.33 | $201.35 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.81 | 5.517% | $53.6132 | $53.61 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.54 | 7.528% | $103.8075 | $103.81 | $103.80 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.33 | 9.344% | $10.2018 | $10.20 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.93 | 6.135% | $107.1221 | $107.12 | $107.10 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.78 | 11.734% | $241.0996 | $241.10 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.16 | $722.9649 | $722.96 | $722.95 | $722.90 | |