| 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 | $5.26 | 7.294% | $5.6437 | $5.64 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.70 | 6.299% | $204.8382 | $204.84 | $204.85 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.79 | 6.321% | $103.9713 | $103.97 | $103.95 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.99 | 5.470% | $98.0766 | $98.08 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.90 | 7.185% | $38.4794 | $38.48 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.73 | 12.278% | $238.849 | $238.85 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.76 | 12.271% | $180.4869 | $180.49 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.13 | $870.3451 | $870.35 | $870.40 | $870.30 | |