| 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 | $5.33 | 6.497% | $5.6763 | $5.68 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.95 | 12.205% | $196.3026 | $196.30 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.42 | 6.115% | $257.244 | $257.24 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.99 | 10.597% | $42.0158 | $42.02 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.32 | 13.697% | $173.1833 | $173.18 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.58 | 7.298% | $222.7292 | $222.73 | $222.75 | $222.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.84 | 3.659% | $242.3962 | $242.40 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.43 | $1,139.5474 | $1,139.55 | $1,139.60 | $1,139.50 | |