| 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 | $5.53 | 5.260% | $5.8209 | $5.82 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.77 | 4.197% | $97.7055 | $97.71 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.71 | 9.375% | $261.0891 | $261.09 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.56 | 8.593% | $167.8413 | $167.84 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.85 | 11.293% | $84.4157 | $84.42 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.39 | 7.671% | $55.3321 | $55.33 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.66 | 12.379% | $155.8247 | $155.82 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.47 | $828.0293 | $828.03 | $828.00 | $827.90 | |