| 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 | $5.46 | 6.276% | $5.8027 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.81 | 3.730% | $185.4796 | $185.48 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.28 | 3.508% | $164.8675 | $164.87 | $164.85 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.74 | 5.285% | $100.7999 | $100.80 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.85 | 5.113% | $230.0398 | $230.04 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.96 | 4.472% | $233.9755 | $233.98 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.28 | 3.438% | $246.4721 | $246.47 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.38 | $1,167.4371 | $1,167.44 | $1,167.45 | $1,167.50 | |