| 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 | $5.48 | 4.456% | $5.7242 | $5.72 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.55 | 8.805% | $235.6172 | $235.62 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.94 | 9.360% | $50.24 | $50.24 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.42 | 3.490% | $16.9931 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.45 | 9.162% | $247.1973 | $247.20 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.67 | 8.618% | $224.4808 | $224.48 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.50 | 10.707% | $42.6222 | $42.62 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.01 | $822.8748 | $822.87 | $822.85 | $822.80 | |