| 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 | $5.49 | 4.604% | $5.7428 | $5.74 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.27 | 12.705% | $142.3126 | $142.31 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.31 | 6.737% | $18.4762 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.83 | 8.552% | $257.0837 | $257.08 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.75 | 5.241% | $130.2357 | $130.24 | $130.25 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.52 | 5.564% | $132.5039 | $132.50 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.61 | 3.860% | $256.1291 | $256.13 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.78 | $942.4840 | $942.48 | $942.55 | $942.40 | |