| 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 | $5.35 | 7.128% | $5.7313 | $5.73 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.52 | 4.716% | $129.3452 | $129.35 | $129.35 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.48 | 8.313% | $82.8378 | $82.84 | $82.85 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.69 | 6.233% | $14.5433 | $14.54 | $14.55 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.66 | 8.802% | $178.0654 | $178.07 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.88 | 13.167% | $175.273 | $175.27 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.63 | 8.243% | $257.2178 | $257.22 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.21 | $843.0138 | $843.02 | $843.00 | $842.90 | |