| 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 | $5.28 | 9.444% | $5.7786 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.35 | 7.237% | $84.0202 | $84.02 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.72 | 12.493% | $224.671 | $224.67 | $224.65 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.68 | 3.737% | $235.151 | $235.15 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.36 | 8.402% | $258.387 | $258.39 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.71 | 5.748% | $171.0051 | $171.01 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.37 | 10.630% | $49.0865 | $49.09 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.47 | $1,028.0994 | $1,028.11 | $1,028.10 | $1,028.20 | |