| 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 | $5.31 | 6.495% | $5.6549 | $5.65 | $5.65 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.57 | 12.548% | $181.8438 | $181.84 | $181.85 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.81 | 10.860% | $271.3964 | $271.40 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.95 | 12.635% | $88.9253 | $88.93 | $88.95 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.91 | 10.665% | $87.3258 | $87.33 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.35 | 10.435% | $113.0302 | $113.03 | $113.05 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.27 | 11.514% | $237.8259 | $237.83 | $237.85 | $237.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.17 | $986.0023 | $986.01 | $986.10 | $985.90 | |