| 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 | $5.60 | 3.125% | $5.775 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.76 | 12.280% | $138.9577 | $138.96 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.82 | 10.287% | $204.9353 | $204.94 | $204.95 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.80 | 10.176% | $29.5272 | $29.53 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.89 | 4.579% | $191.2645 | $191.26 | $191.25 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.52 | 12.608% | $69.2764 | $69.28 | $69.30 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.78 | 12.357% | $106.492 | $106.49 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.17 | $746.2281 | $746.24 | $746.30 | $746.30 | |